Procurement Manager, Data Centers - Americas - P2026060/000054
PrologisAbout the role
Job Title:
Procurement Manager, Data Centers - Americas - P2026060/000054Company:
Prologis
A day in the life
Prologis is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Sourcing Manager, Data Centers to lead sourcing and procurement of owner-furnished/contractor-installed equipment (OFCI) across a broad set of mission-critical data center categories. You’ll serve as the commercial lead supporting powered shell and turnkey data center development, as well as electrical substation development, partnering closely with Development, Design/Engineering, Construction/GCs, Commissioning, and Legal.
This is an experienced data center sourcing and procurement role in a specialized environment—ideal for someone who has run OFCI programs across multiple equipment families (electrical power chain, cooling/thermal, controls, and supporting infrastructure) and can drive outcomes across strategy, contracting, and delivery execution.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Data Center CapEx)
- Own end-to-end strategic sourcing for multiple data center categories, including:
- Switchgear & Power Distribution (MV/LV switchgear, switchboards, busway, breakers, ATS, PDUs/RPPs)
- Critical Power (UPS systems, batteries/energy storage interfaces, generators and fuel systems where applicable)
- Cooling / Thermal Management (chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, heat rejection/heat exchangers)
- Supporting infrastructure (controls, monitoring, ancillary packages as applicable)
- Build and execute category strategies (supplier segmentation, should-cost/TCO inputs, competitive bidding strategy, preferred vendor programs, contracting standards).
- Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), bid leveling, negotiation, commercial evaluation, award recommendations, and contract execution (MSAs, SOWs, exhibits, SLAs).
OFCI Procurement Execution (Long-lead & Critical Equipment)
- Manage the OFCI procurement lifecycle across a portfolio of projects: demand planning, procurement schedules, PO placement, manufacturing milestones, logistics coordination, and delivery readiness.
- Drive supplier accountability for submittals, drawing packages, manufacturing schedules, FAT/SAT readiness, and delivery milestones—keeping projects on track for commissioning and energization dates.
- Partner with EPCs and commissioning teams to align commercial terms with installation, quality, warranty, and startup requirements.
Supplier Relationship Management & Performance
- Build strong relationships with OEMs and key suppliers; run supplier performance management (KPIs/scorecards, QBRs, corrective action plans).
- Manage supply risk: capacity constraints, lead times, material shortages, logistics disruptions, and supplier financial health—developing mitigation plans (dual sourcing, alternates, inventory buffers, schedule resequencing).
- Identify opportunities for standardization, framework agreements, and volume leverage to improve cost, lead time, and delivery reliability.
Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a commercial sourcing partner to Data Center Development teams—translating design intent into procurement strategy and execution plans.
- Collaborate with engineering to align specs with market availability and cost/schedule tradeoffs (value engineering without compromising reliability).
- Provide clear executive-ready updates on procurement status, risk, and decisions—supporting governance cadences and reporting.
Building blocks for success
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management within capital projects, mission-critical infrastructure, industrial construction, energy, or data centers.
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