{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a30e323997b8b0b1afddcc4b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30e323997b8b0b1afddcc4b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30e323997b8b0b1afddcc4b","title":"Procurement Lead – Data Center","description":"Position Summary\nThe Procurement Lead - Data Center is responsible for endtoend sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for all data center-related goods and services. This role ensures costeffective procurement, optimized supplier performance, and ontime delivery of missioncritical infrastructure, including servers, networking gear, power and cooling equipment, construction services, and facility operations materials. The position partners closely with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to support capacity expansion and operational continuity.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic SourcingPlanning\nDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services.\nForecast material and service demand based on capacity planning and construction roadmaps.\nConduct market analysis to understand supply trends, risks, and opportunities.\nSupplier Management\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard vendors capable of supporting high-volume, high-availability data center environments.\nManage supplier performance through KPIs, quarterly business reviews, and SLA compliance.\nNegotiate commercial terms, contracts, and pricing to optimize cost and mitigate risk.\nProcurement Execution\nOversee purchase order lifecycle from requisition to delivery.\nEnsure materials and services meet technical specifications and compliance requirements.\nManage logistics, lead times, and inventory levels for critical infrastructure.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Construction, Facilities, IT, Engineering, and Operations to align procurement with project timelines.\nCollaborate with Finance on budgeting, cost tracking, and spend optimization.\nWork with Legal on contract development, risk mitigation, and vendor agreements.\nRiskCompliance\nEvaluate supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including alternative vendor options.\nEnsure compliance with corporate procurement policies, data center standards, and regulatory requirements.\nMonitor global supply chain disruptions impacting data center equipment and materials.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.\n5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in data centers or high-tech infrastructure.\nStrong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.\nExperience with data center hardware, facilities equipment, construction sourcing, or critical infrastructure.\nProficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle).\nPreferred\nExperience in hyperscale cloud, colocation, or large-scale mission-critical environments.\nKnowledge of power, cooling, electrical, and mechanical systems.\nCertifications: CPSM, PMP, CSCP, or equivalent.\nKey Competencies\nStrategic thinking and long-term planning\nStrong analytical and financial acumen\nProblem-solving and risk assessment\nRelationship building and stakeholder management\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nCostBudget Management\nCost Savings: Achieve annual cost reduction targets.\nCost Avoidance: Document and deliver 100% in avoided spend.\nBudget Adherence: Maintain 95% variance vs. forecasted spend.\nSupplier Performance\nOn Time Delivery: 95% of equipment/materials delivered by required dates.\nSupplier Quality: 90% compliance with specifications and SLAs.\nSupplier Risk: Maintain active mitigation plans for all critical suppliers.\nProcurement Efficiency\nPO Cycle Time: Complete requisition-to-approval within 3 days.\nSourcing Cycle Time: Conclude RFI/RFP processes within 30 days.\nLead Time Optimization: Reduce lead times for critical infrastructure by 10%\nProjectStakeholder Alignment\nProject Support: 100% of data center builds and expansions receive materials by milestone deadlines.\nStakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve 9/10 rating from Engineering, Construction, FacilitiesOps.\nForecast Accuracy: Provide procurement inputs enabling 85% demand accuracy.\nComplianceGovernance\nPolicy Compliance: 100% adherence to procurement and audit requirements.\nContract Management: 0% lapse in contract renewals for strategic suppliers.\nSLA Compliance: 95% vendor adherence to service-level commitments.\nInventoryLogistics\nInventory Accuracy: Maintain 98% accuracy for critical spares.\nStock-Out Prevention: 0 stock-outs for mission-critical components.\nLogistics Efficiency: Reduce freight/logistics cost by 10 % YoY.","company":"Networkwirelesssolutions","rawCompany":"networkwirelesssolutions","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T12:47:58.895Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"},{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management 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This role ensures costeffective procurement, optimized supplier performance, and ontime delivery of missioncritical infrastructure, including servers, networking gear, power and cooling equipment, construction services, and facility operations materials. The position partners closely with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to support capacity expansion and operational continuity.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic SourcingPlanning\nDevelop and execute sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services.\nForecast material and service demand based on capacity planning and construction roadmaps.\nConduct market analysis to understand supply trends, risks, and opportunities.\nSupplier Management\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard vendors capable of supporting high-volume, high-availability data center environments.\nManage supplier performance through KPIs, quarterly business reviews, and SLA compliance.\nNegotiate commercial terms, contracts, and pricing to optimize cost and mitigate risk.\nProcurement Execution\nOversee purchase order lifecycle from requisition to delivery.\nEnsure materials and services meet technical specifications and compliance requirements.\nManage logistics, lead times, and inventory levels for critical infrastructure.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Construction, Facilities, IT, Engineering, and Operations to align procurement with project timelines.\nCollaborate with Finance on budgeting, cost tracking, and spend optimization.\nWork with Legal on contract development, risk mitigation, and vendor agreements.\nRiskCompliance\nEvaluate supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including alternative vendor options.\nEnsure compliance with corporate procurement policies, data center standards, and regulatory requirements.\nMonitor global supply chain disruptions impacting data center equipment and materials.\n\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.\n5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in data centers or high-tech infrastructure.\nStrong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.\nExperience with data center hardware, facilities equipment, construction sourcing, or critical infrastructure.\nProficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle).\nPreferred\nExperience in hyperscale cloud, colocation, or large-scale mission-critical environments.\nKnowledge of power, cooling, electrical, and mechanical systems.\nCertifications: CPSM, PMP, CSCP, or equivalent.\nKey Competencies\nStrategic thinking and long-term planning\nStrong analytical and financial acumen\nProblem-solving and risk assessment\nRelationship building and stakeholder management\nExcellent communication and negotiation skills\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nCostBudget Management\nCost Savings: Achieve annual cost reduction targets.\nCost Avoidance: Document and deliver 100% in avoided spend.\nBudget Adherence: Maintain 95% variance vs. forecasted spend.\nSupplier Performance\nOn Time Delivery: 95% of equipment/materials delivered by required dates.\nSupplier Quality: 90% compliance with specifications and SLAs.\nSupplier Risk: Maintain active mitigation plans for all critical suppliers.\nProcurement Efficiency\nPO Cycle Time: Complete requisition-to-approval within 3 days.\nSourcing Cycle Time: Conclude RFI/RFP processes within 30 days.\nLead Time Optimization: Reduce lead times for critical infrastructure by 10%\nProjectStakeholder Alignment\nProject Support: 100% of data center builds and expansions receive materials by milestone deadlines.\nStakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve 9/10 rating from Engineering, Construction, FacilitiesOps.\nForecast Accuracy: Provide procurement inputs enabling 85% demand accuracy.\nComplianceGovernance\nPolicy Compliance: 100% adherence to procurement and audit requirements.\nContract Management: 0% lapse in contract renewals for strategic suppliers.\nSLA Compliance: 95% vendor adherence to service-level commitments.\nInventoryLogistics\nInventory Accuracy: Maintain 98% accuracy for critical spares.\nStock-Out Prevention: 0 stock-outs for mission-critical components.\nLogistics Efficiency: Reduce freight/logistics cost by 10 % YoY.","datePosted":"2026-08-15T12:47:58.895Z","dateModified":"2026-08-15T12:47:58.895Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Networkwirelesssolutions","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denver","addressRegion":"CO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a30e323997b8b0b1afddcc4b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a30e323997b8b0b1afddcc4b"}}