About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with goals of the company. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Senior Manager, Procurement. In this role, you will manage Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment and corresponding supply chains for our data centers. You will coordinate every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish. As a Senior Manager, you will prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate regularly with external supply chain partners and internal teams, including Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal.

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA.

Essential Job Functions

Procurement Management:

• Lead the procurement of various mechanical and electrical equipment including, but not limited to, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, and Generators.

• Prepare and handle RFPs, negotiate contracts, and finalize deals with vendors.

• Lead all aspects of and manage equipment submittals from inception to completion.

• Track and ensure timely delivery of procured equipment.

Project Management:

• Manage and interpret electrical single line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.

• Develop and maintain sophisticated project budgets, ensuring all procurement activities stay within budgetary constraints.

• Analyze and track project schedules to ensure equipment delivery aligns with construction timelines.

• Drive project-level tasks and achievements as assigned by the project management team.

Partner Collaboration:

• Serve as a liaison between supply chain partners and internal partners, communicating changes in product lead times and costs.

• Support engineering and sales teams in addressing client requests and design changes.

• Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.

• Collaborate with Finance to ensure all purchases are accurately costed to projects.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.

• Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.

• Negotiate the best prices with primary and secondary vendors, as applicable.

• Support complex negotiations for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Financial Support:

• Assist Finance and Accounting with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.

• Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.

• Experience in the data center or industrial equipment sector is strongly prefer