IREN develops and operates high-performance AI data centers and GPU cloud services across North America. Its infrastructure is built for demanding AI training and inference workloads, combining turnkey data centers, colocation for customer-owned hardware, and managed access to GPUs. The company’s vertically integrated model includes facility operations and 24/7 onsite support, with data centers powered by renewable energy and renewable energy certificates. IREN’s growing infrastructure portfolio spans locations in the United States and Canada, supporting large-scale AI capacity across operational, under-construction, and development-stage sites.
Director, Supply Chain Business Operations - IREN (Hybrid, California)
Lead IREN’s Source-to-Pay operating model and procurement transformation strategy. Oversee supply chain technology, governance, process improvement, and cross-functional execution supporting AI infrastructure growth.
United States
California$250,000 – $300,000 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredBusiness OperationsDescription
- Connect Supply Chain Business Operations with Strategy & Transformation by aligning day-to-day tooling, process, and compliance priorities with transformation work.
- Build and manage a high-performing team while establishing best practices, KPIs, and governance routines for the expanding supply chain technology portfolio.
- Convert operational needs and portfolio priorities into transformation requirements and actionable roadmaps.
- Help design and implement the future-state Source-to-Pay model across processes, governance, technology, data, and organizational interfaces.
- Surface gaps, dependencies, risks, and opportunities across procurement, supply chain, Finance, Legal, IT, and business functions.
- Work with Finance to align procurement planning, budgets, commitments, forecasts, and realized spend.
- Create scalable procurement processes, performance measures, reporting structures, and governance practices.
- Turn complex business requirements into scalable operational, process, data, and technology solutions.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from strategic planning through implementation and user adoption.
- Evaluate and prioritize long-term initiatives based on business impact, scalability risk, and expected value.
- Resolve complex, ambiguous Source-to-Pay challenges affecting company-wide operations.
- Define the critical skills required to strengthen and expand the supply chain technology and application portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 12 years of progressive leadership in supply chain technology, ideally within a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or AI infrastructure company.
- At least 12 years leading Source-to-Pay operations at scale, including tooling, processes, compliance, and operating model implementation.
- Experience overseeing supplier relationships and performance, including conducting business reviews.
- Experience managing and continually improving procurement systems and automation, including P2P platforms, CLM tools, and GenAI-enabled workflows.
- Executive-level presence and strong change management capabilities, with demonstrated success aligning senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders and driving adoption of new capabilities.
- Pre-employment screening, including a background check and substance testing, may be required under company policy.
- Ability to commute reliably to the assigned office on scheduled in-office days under the hybrid arrangement.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required; IREN participates in E-Verify.
Benefits
- Annual performance incentives
- Equity programs and long-term incentives
- Relocation or living-out allowance or per diem, based on candidate circumstances
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
- Company-paid coverage for 75% of dependent premiums
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage
- Health Savings Accounts through the High Deductible Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Financial planning and legal services
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Internal skills training and advancement opportunities
- Professional development support for certifications, continuing education, and role-related training
- Company events and team-building activities
- Remote work until the Santa Clara office opens, followed by hybrid on-site work