Procurement Manager
Job Type: Full-time | Location: Remote | Department: Operations | Reporting to: Head of Procurement | Work Location Type: Remote. This position will be located in the Texas/Oklahoma area.
About the role
IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.
The Procurement Manager will lead procurement activities for a new data center site, with an initial focus on supporting capital construction and infrastructure projects. This role will play a critical part in delivering large-scale mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure packages on schedule and within budget. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!
Responsibilities
- Capital Project Support
- Manage procurement activities for mechanical, electrical, structural, and critical equipment packages
- Run RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and support vendor selection
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms
- Track long-lead items and ensure on-time delivery
- Partner closely with Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Finance
- Supplier & Contract Management
- Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships
- Support onboarding and performance tracking
- Assist with contract review and compliance
- Monitor vendor performance against KPIs
- Operational Procurement
- Support site operations with purchasing and service contracts
- Monitor spend and identify cost efficiencies
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting
- Ensure accurate PO and system management (SAP preferred)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, including capital project sourcing within the construction or Data Center industry
- Experience supporting large infrastructure, industrial, energy, or data center projects
- Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and contract management
- Experience building or leading procurement teams
- Strong understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and risk mitigation
- Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Experience in data center, mission-critical, energy, or high-availability environments
- Experience supporting greenfield site builds or major expansions