Data Specialist Jobs in San Jose, CA
Data Specialist jobs in San Jose, California are open across the metro, with employers like Super Micro Computer, TikTok, and Adobe hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role
- Job Title: Procurement Specialist
- Location: San Jose, 95101
- Summary: The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans, and processes for sourcing goods and services.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
- Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practice.
- Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
- Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
- Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.
Skills
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
- Experience in procurement or purchasing
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
- 8-10 years experience
Location
- San Jose, 95101
Explain a typical day in the role
- Daily monitoring of on-hand and expected delivery of long lead equipment to project site
- Partner with GC to ensure accurate equipment storage to include receipt, care and custody and maintenance is executed
- Partner with Contracting, Cost, Schedule, and Construction peers to ensure work plans are coordinated and supported
- Monitor, Communicate, Escalate and Mitigate risks including equipment and supplier tech resource constraints
What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?
- Data Center procurement and/or contracting execution for long lead equipment
- Inventory Management of stored equipment including managing vendor on care & custody
Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each
- Contract / Procurement experience
8 Years
- Microsoft Office competency
8 Years
- Change Order Review & Processing
8 Years
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$120,000 – 135,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance]. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- LLE
- Data Center
Job details
Job ID
332319
Job Requirements
Procurement Specialist (Data Centers)
Location
San Jose, California, US
Recruiter
Chirag
chirag.gandhi@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
About Ascendion
Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.
Learn more at https://ascendion.com/ .
Engineering to the Power of AI™, AAVA™, Engineering AI , Engineering to Elevate Life™, Enterprise Platforms AI , Data & Insights AI , Experience AI , GCC AI , Operations AI , Platform Engineering AI , Product AI , and Quality Engineering AI are trademarks or service marks of Ascendion ® . AAVA™ is pending registration. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role
- Job Title: Procurement Specialist
- Location: San Jose, 95101
- Summary: The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans, and processes for sourcing goods and services.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
- Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practice.
- Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
- Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
- Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.
Skills
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
- Experience in procurement or purchasing
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
- 8-10 years experience
Location
- San Jose, 95101
Explain a typical day in the role
- Daily monitoring of on-hand and expected delivery of long lead equipment to project site
- Partner with GC to ensure accurate equipment storage to include receipt, care and custody and maintenance is executed
- Partner with Contracting, Cost, Schedule, and Construction peers to ensure work plans are coordinated and supported
- Monitor, Communicate, Escalate and Mitigate risks including equipment and supplier tech resource constraints
What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?
- Data Center procurement and/or contracting execution for long lead equipment
- Inventory Management of stored equipment including managing vendor on care & custody
Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each
- Contract / Procurement experience
8 Years
- Microsoft Office competency
8 Years
- Change Order Review & Processing
8 Years
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual [salary/hourly rate] for this position is between [$120,000 – 135,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance]. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Preferred Skills
- LLE
- Data Center
Job details
Job ID
332319
Job Requirements
Procurement Specialist (Data Centers)
Location
San Jose, California, US
Recruiter
Chirag
chirag.gandhi@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees.
Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
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Who's Hiring
- Super Micro Computer4
- TikTok3
- Adobe2
- EY1
- Apple1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software9
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Artificial Intelligence1
- Construction & Real Estate1
Data Specialist Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How many data specialist jobs are there in San Jose?
There are 18+ data specialist openings in San Jose, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Jose employers hire.
Which companies hire data specialists in San Jose?
Employers hiring data specialists in San Jose include Super Micro Computer, TikTok, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote data specialist jobs in San Jose?
Yes. About 11% of data specialist openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Jose.
Which industries hire the most data specialists in San Jose?
The sectors hiring the most data specialists in San Jose are Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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