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

Position Description

In a Senior Procurement Manager, Vantage is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that leads Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment (OFCI) and corresponding supply chains. In this role, you will project lead every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish as well as lead other project managers Daily tasks include writing RFP’s, arranging deals and contracts with vendors, reviewing/leading equipment submittals, delivery tracking, building & maintaining sophisticated project budgets, and evaluating data center equipment designs.

As a senior manager, you will be responsible for leading numerous projects in multiple regions simultaneously. Regular collaboration 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. Monthly travel to manufacturers and project sites will also be required.

Essential Job Functions

Procurement Management:

• Lead the procurement of various mechanical and electrical equipment including, but not limited to, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, CRAHs, CDUs, Dry Coolers, Switchgear, PDUs, UPS, Battery Cabinets, Busway, and Generators.
• Prepare and handle RFPs, facilitate 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.
• Determine the inventory pipeline for 2-3 years out and highlight project driven equipment deviations or customization.

Project Management:

• Determine and drive equipment allocation from inventory pool based on project need.
• Lead and interpret electrical single line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated project budgets. Analyze and supervise 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, presenting 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.
• Manage contract negotiations & execution and function as liaison between in-house legal team and vendors.
  • Various Supplier Agreements,
  • Capacity Agreements,
  • Dedicated Production Line Agreements

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.
• Support complex negotiations for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work as a liaison between numerous v