Data Center Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine procurement frameworks, sourcing models, and operational templates to support data center-related purchasing activities.
• Lead strategic procurement efforts for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services, aligning decisions with business priorities and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate directly with senior procurement leadership and maintain close coordination with external advisory partners to ensure effective execution.
• Evaluate vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships across complex data center categories.
• Create practical processes that improve consistency, transparency, and scalability within a rapidly changing work environment.
• Provide senior-level guidance on procurement strategy by applying strong knowledge of data center operations, technologies, and facility requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to assess needs, define sourcing approaches, and support timely procurement outcomes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and ambiguous situations while maintaining strong engagement with stakeholders and team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, with significant exposure to data center environments.
• Demonstrated success supporting procurement for large-scale data center infrastructure, operations, or related technology categories.
• Strong understanding of data center technologies, facility needs, and operational considerations.
• Experience working at a senior manager or director level with the ability to influence decisions and drive strategy.
• Proven ability to build processes and bring structure to environments that may not be fully defined.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder partnership skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• CPMP (Certified Professional in Purchasing and Materials Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), or similar certification preferred.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Free online training.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Long-term contract opportunity.