Principal, Global Supply Chain Lead

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With nine in-flight campuses across the US, Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline.

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Why Join Us:

This role is an excellent opportunity to join a deeply experienced and high-performing team with the ability to directly impact and contribute to Ada’s development program. Our team combines industry-wide experience and in-country expertise across all our regions.

We are committed to collaborating cross-functionally and partnering to drive efficient and effective solutions that meet the needs of our internal and external stakeholders.

The Team you are joining:

The Supply Chain function is part of the Global Design, Development and Delivery team and is responsible for securing, managing, and optimizing long lead equipment and supplier relationships required to deliver Ada’s data center developments globally. The team defines global sourcing strategies, supplier frameworks, and procurement governance, while enabling regional teams to execute effectively at the project level.

Summary:

The Global Supply Chain Lead will define and execute Ada’s global procurement and supply chain strategy in support of its data center development platform. This role is accountable for building and scaling a globally coordinated procurement function, including systems, processes, governance, and team structures required to support multi-region growth.

This position oversees global sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, procurement governance, and supply chain risk management. The role is focused on long lead equipment and mission-critical systems, with near-term prioritization on building Ada’s Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) program, securing production capacity, and establishing planning and inventory capabilities to support future developments.

The position provides both strategic leadership and operational oversight across global procurement, long-lead material planning, vendor qualification, and commercial negotiations. In this role, you will partner with leadership, legal, project controls and regional delivery teams to ensure materials and equipment are aligned with construction schedules, cost targets, and technical requirements, while building the platforms and processes that enable consistent execution globally.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute Ada Infrastructure’s global supply chain and procurement strategy across all regions; including vendor qualification, segmentation, performance management, and long-term partnership development

• Design and implement a globally coordinated procurement operating model, including systems, tools, and scalable processes

• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing global supply chain team, including internal resources and third-party support

• Establish and maintain global procurement governance, policies, and controls to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance

• Lead global sourcing for mechanical and electrical OFCI equipment

• Secure manufacturing capacity and develop strategic supplier agreements to support pipeline growth and mitigate market constraints

• Own global procurement commercial outcomes, including pricing strategy, contract structures, and terms and conditions

• Partner with Design and Product teams to align specifications, technical standards, and procurement strategies to optimize speed to market

• Collaborate with Finance and Project Controls on capital forecasting, cash flow planning, budget alignment, and variance analysis

• Oversee long-lead equipment planning, including manufacturing slot management, logistics sequencing, and delivery coordination

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including market constraints, capacity limitations, geopolitical factors, and logistics challenges

• Support regional teams in project execution through procurement frameworks, vendor coordination, submittal support, factory testing, delivery tracking, and commissioning support

• Partner with Legal on contract structures including GPAs, MSAs, and Statements of Work

• Drive continuous improvement by incorporating lessons learned across campuses, regions, and project phases

• Provide regular executive-level reporting on vendor performance, market dynamics, risks, and opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline; equivalent experience considered

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing within capital-intensive industries

• Demonstrated experience leading procurement for mission-critical or data center infrastructure preferred

• Proven success building and managing global teams and scaling procurement functions across multiple regions

• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in contract negotiation, pricing strategy, and risk management

• Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment supply chains and long-lead procurement dynamics

• Ability to influence across functions and operate effectively in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments

• Strong executive presence and communication skills

• Willingness to travel as required to support business needs

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$250,000.00 - $275,000.00

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.