Procurement ManagerLocation: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Approximately 75% Travel Required
Position OverviewAs a
Procurement Manager, you will lead procurement and supply chain activities supporting large-scale hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, sourcing materials and equipment, managing vendor relationships, negotiating commercial terms, mitigating supply chain risks, and aligning procurement activities with project schedules and execution plans.
This role serves as a critical partner to preconstruction, project management, project controls, operations, engineering, field leadership, and executive stakeholders. You will help ensure materials, equipment, and subcontracted services are procured efficiently, competitively, and in a manner that supports successful project delivery.
Success requires strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, negotiation skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead procurement activities supporting hyperscale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects from project pursuit through closeout.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, execution plans, and customer requirements.
- Manage sourcing, bidding, evaluation, negotiation, award, and administration of supplier and subcontractor agreements.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Support project teams in identifying long-lead materials, supply chain risks, and procurement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement performance, supply chain reliability, and project outcomes.
What You'll Do- Lead procurement planning efforts for major civil, structural, utility, electrical, telecommunications, mechanical, and mission-critical infrastructure scopes.
- Collaborate with preconstruction, estimating, engineering, project controls, and operations teams to develop procurement strategies and project execution plans.
- Manage procurement schedules and track material and equipment deliveries to support project milestones and construction activities.
- Conduct supplier and subcontractor evaluations, competitive bid processes, contract negotiations, and commercial reviews.
- Monitor market conditions, material pricing, lead times, labor availability, and supply chain trends impacting project delivery.
- Support contract administration, supplier performance management, and issue resolution activities.
- Develop procurement reports, forecasting tools, vendor performance metrics, and executive-level reporting.
- Work closely with project managers and field teams to ensure procurement activities support project schedules and operational needs.
- Identify and mitigate procurement, logistics, and supply chain risks before they impact project performance.
- Support startup, commissioning, and turnover activities through effective material and equipment management.
Comprehensive Benefits Package- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan
Benefits may vary based on position and location.
What It Takes- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline and 7+ years of procurement, supply chain, construction, engineering, operations, or project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience supporting large-scale mission-critical, hyperscale data center, industrial, EPC, utility, power, or infrastructure construction projects.
- Strong understanding of procurement planning, sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain principles.
- Experience developing and executing procurement strategies for major construction, equipment, material, or subcontracted service packages.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable commercial terms, mitigate risk, and manage supplier performance.
- Experience supporting project schedules, forecasting activities, budgeting efforts, and project execution plans.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, purchasing processes, change management, and commercial risk management.
- Experience collaborating with preconstruction, estimating, project management, engineering, project controls, accounting, and field operations teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement platforms, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Oracle, SAP, InEight, or similar project and procurement management systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, suppliers, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel approximately 75% and support long-term onsite project assignments throughout North America as required. Travel may include extended durations based on project assignments and business needs.
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