Vice President, Procurement – Data Centers Full Time

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary procurement lead for all owner-furnished equipment across multiple data center projects, ensuring alignment with design, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Directly manage relationships with OEMs, distributors, and specialty vendors of mission-critical infrastructure such as switchgear, UPS systems, CRACs, PDUs, chillers, generators, and high-voltage equipment
• Drive the competitive sourcing process for OFCI packages: issue RFIs and RFPs, manage vendor Q&A, evaluate responses, and present clear recommendations for award to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with design, development, and construction teams to align OFCI procurement schedules with fast-track project timelines and construction sequencing
• Work with internal teams to define technical and performance specifications for OFCI packages; coordinate with engineers to ensure documentation supports accurate vendor scoping
• Develop detailed bid and leveling packages for OFCI equipment, with an emphasis on total cost, lead times, warranty terms, logistics, and commissioning support
• Monitor production timelines, shipping milestones, and on-site delivery logistics in coordination with construction managers and trade contractors
• Lead scope review meetings and commercial negotiations with vendors; ensure contracts support project needs related to lead time, reliability, and uptime expectations
• Track and report OFCI procurement status across multiple projects, including commitments, remaining exposure, change orders, and cost impacts
• Stay current on supply chain trends in power and cooling equipment, identifying risks to schedule or pricing and proposing mitigation strategies
• Support project teams in resolving equipment-related disputes, delivery delays, or commissioning challenges; act as point of escalation for vendor performance issues
• Coordinate closeout documentation and warranty onboarding for all OFCI assets, ensuring a smooth transition to operations teams and facilities management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in real estate development, procurement, or construction management, with at least 5 years leading OFCI procurement for data centers or similar mission-critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor negotiation, equipment sourcing, and procurement strategy for electrical and mechanical infrastructure in hyperscale or colocation environments
• Deep understanding of long-lead mission-critical components, including their role in commissioning and integration
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex design documents, technical specifications, procurement schedules, and vendor proposals
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including coordination with internal teams, OEMs, and contractors
• Experience developing and managing procurement schedules, tracking tools, and reporting frameworks for multi-phase data center builds
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

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