Director of Procurement - Sabey Data Centers

About the role

Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Director of Procurement to join their team, with the option to be located in Tukwila, Washington, Round Rock, Texas, or Ashburn, Virginia. This newly created role is an opportunity to build structure, visibility, and strategic impact across sourcing, supplier management, logistics, and procurement operations while leading a team of three.

Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide sourcing and purchasing strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Provide leadership and oversight for sourcing activities across regions and departments through management of the procurement team
• Build category strategies for critical data center packages, including generators, HV/MV electrical, UPS, and other mission-critical infrastructure
• Oversee major sourcing initiatives, competitive bid processes, and contract negotiations
• Ensure purchasing practices support operational uptime, capital planning, and scalability
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement and purchasing performance and cost discipline
• Oversee logistics strategy to support timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and equipment across all campuses
• Ensure alignment between suppliers, construction, and operations to protect project schedules and uptime
• Provide oversight of inventory management practices to maintain appropriate stock levels for critical materials
• Improve visibility into lead times, inventory levels, and material planning to support operational continuity and expansion
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships and executive-level negotiations
• Strengthen supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, structured reviews, corrective actions, and dispute resolution
• Ensure vendor compliance documentation and contractual requirements are maintained
• Diversify supplier base where appropriate to reduce concentration risk
• Integrate procurement risk management into broader operational risk frameworks
• Monitor purchasing variances and financial controls in coordination with Accounting
• Oversee ERP procurement functionality, including Yardi, and contract management systems
• Drive enhancements to procurement technology, reporting tools, automation processes, and AI-enabled workflows
• Ensure consistent documentation standards and workflow discipline across regions
• Improve executive visibility through dashboards and performance reporting
• Lead and develop Procurement and Purchasing Managers
• Partner with Engineering and Design, Construction Project Managers, and Operations Directors to align sourcing strategies with technical requirements and expansion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related field, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams
• Experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and large-scale contract negotiations
• Experience working in complex operational environments such as data centers, real estate, construction, or critical facilities
• ERP experience required, Yardi experience strongly preferred
• Strong executive leadership capability, with the ability to set direction, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational alignment
• Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to translate growth objectives into effective procurement strategy
• Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, budget integration, and total cost analysis
• Enterprise risk management mindset with the ability to mitigate supply chain and contractual risk
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
• Excellent executive-level communication skills and high professional integrity
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO
• Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $128,283 - $192,425 DOE.