Procurement Manager - Data Center Construction
Core
Primary liaison between Sourcing and Construction teams, overseeing Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) mechanical and electrical equipment procurement and delivery for large-scale data center projects.
Role type
Senior IC procurement manager (data center construction)
Builds
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) owner-furnished equipment for mission-critical data centers
Domain
Data center construction / MEP supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
MEP procurement expertise, supply chain management, contract administration, vendor negotiation, RFx process management, cost modeling, change order management, risk mitigation, ERP proficiency (SAP), factory inspection, BoM validation
Preferred skills
PMP certification, people management, lean practices implementation, process improvement
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Manage procurement and supply chain for large MEP owner-furnished equipment; Administer contracts and ensure compliance; Prepare and maintain project procurement plans; Participate in vendor negotiations; Process change orders, RFIs, and submittals; Track delivery schedules to align with project milestones; Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; Produce accurate reports for stakeholders; Conduct price analysis and cost modeling; Advise on procurement strategies for long-lead items; Coordinate with construction and design teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management experience