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.

Position Description 

Vantage is seeking a selfstarter for the role of Procurement Manager to oversee Substation OFCI (Owner Furnished–Contractor Installed) equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for recordkeeping, assisting in maintaining product specifications, onboarding and supplier relationship management, specification compliance, monitoring and managing purchase orders, obtaining vendor submittals, preparing status and tracking reports for the company, coordinating audits and factory witness tests with engineering and consultants, ensuring on time delivery and commissioning, and supporting the Senior Manager and leadership in their daily tasks. 

Regular collaboration and coordination are required with our supply chain partners and internal teams such as Energy, Engineering, Operations, and Legal, as well as multiple Construction Management teams. Travel will be necessary to various factories for factory witness testing, audits, onboarding of new vendors, and conferences. Minimal travel to Vantage Data Center sites may also be required occasionally. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing: 

· Develop and execute procurement strategies for power substation OFCI equipment that align with project requirements, cost targets, risk management practices, and broader business objectives. 

· Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from RFP development through bid evaluation, award, contracting, manufacturing, testing, delivery, commissioning, and closeout. 

· Implement new processes and tools to enhance scalability, efficiency, compliance, and support overall business growth. 

· Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, market dynamics, and supplier innovations to inform sourcing strategies, identify cost‑savings opportunities, and proactively mitigate supply‑chain risks. 

Vendor & Supplier Management: 

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

· Establish, strengthen, and sustain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment on quality, delivery, and long‑term partnership objectives. 

· Lead contract negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms, mitigate risk, and drive value for the business. 

· Develop and oversee a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and supplier innovation. 

· Optimize and manage the supply base to ensure capabilities, capacity, and cost structures align with Vantage’s long‑term operational and strategic goals. 

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