About Vantage Data Centers

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 corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely in the US.

In a Procurement Manager, Vantage is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that manages Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment and corresponding supply chains. In this role, you will project manage every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish. Daily tasks include writing RFP’s, negotiating deals and contracts with vendors, reviewing/managing equipment submittals, delivery tracking, building maintaining complex project budgets, and evaluating data center equipment designs.

As a regional manager, you will be required to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Regular teamwork and coordination will be required with our external supply chain partners and numerous internal teams such as Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal.

Essential Job Functions

Equipment Procurement and Management:

• Autonomously drive equipment submittals from inception to completion.

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

• Competitively bid and procure various types of mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, Generators, and other electrical distribution gear.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.

• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors as applicable.

• Support the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Coordination:

• Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.

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

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.

Budget and Financial Management:

• Maintain complex project budgets, ensuring all purchases are appropriately costed to a project.

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

• Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering and sales teams to address client requests and design changes.

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

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

Negotiation and Contracts:

• Write RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors to secure the best terms and conditions.

• Support the negotiation of complex equipment and service requests, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of at least 3-5 direct reports

• Develop, coach an