Key QualificationsExperience & Industry Knowledge- 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
- Experience managing significant construction, infrastructure, or capital equipment spend.
- Demonstrated experience supporting data center or other mission-critical construction projects, including both Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) and Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) purchasing models.
- Deep understanding of data center infrastructure and mechanical construction components.
- Experience supporting ground-up construction projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, long-lead equipment, and associated supply chain considerations.
Supplier & Contract Management- Proven experience managing strategic supplier and OEM relationships.
- Experience negotiating RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, contracts, framework agreements, and capacity reservation agreements.
- Experience managing supplier performance, quality, delivery, and contract compliance.
- Ability to establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers, General Contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Strategic & Analytical Skills- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category and sourcing strategies.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with spend analysis, should-cost modeling, bid analysis, forecasting, and KPI development.
- Ability to identify supply chain risks and develop effective mitigation and multi-sourcing strategies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Communication & Collaboration- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Strong ability to collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Project Controls, Finance, and external partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Other Requirements- Degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated exceptional ability.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance and project specifications.
- Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of approximately 8-10 hours per day.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 20 lbs.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions, including for supplier and yard audits.
Role ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management- Develop and execute category strategies for mechanical equipment across Beale's data center portfolio.
- Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while balancing cost, quality, schedule, capacity, and risk.
- Lead RFx processes from initial RFI/RFP/RFQ through supplier selection, contracting, procurement, and commissioning support.
- Negotiate complex contracts, framework agreements, and capacity reservation agreements.
- Develop multi-sourcing and contingency strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
- Standardize technical requirements in partnership with Design & Engineering to reduce bespoke specifications and shorten lead times.
Mechanical EquipmentManage sourcing and supplier strategy for mechanical Long Lead Equipment, including:
- Chillers and cooling towers
- Dry coolers and adiabatic fluid coolers
- Condenser units
- CRAHs, eCRAHs, and CRACs
- In-row cooling and RDHX systems
- Liquid cooling infrastructure
- Hot/cold aisle containment
- MAUs and AHUs
- Humidification/dehumidification systems
- Chilled water piping and pumping packages
- Expansion tanks, air separators, and thermal storage tanks
- Pre-action sprinkler and clean-agent/gas suppression systems
- VESDA systems
- RTUs and DOAS
- Other critical mechanical infrastructure as required
Supplier & OEM Management- Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 mechanical OEMs.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure long-term capacity and supply chain resilience.
- Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs), establish KPIs, and manage executive-level supplier relationships.
- Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, billing accuracy, and contract compliance.
- Work with suppliers to secure priority production capacity and proactively address potential constraints.
- Identify risks within Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains, including exposure to raw materials, semiconductor availability, geopolitical events, and transportation disruptions.
Data Analysis & Reporting- Analyze annual procurement spend across mechanical LLE categories.
- Develop and maintain should-cost and price-index models, including tracking copper, steel, semiconductor, and other relevant commodity trends.
- Clean and normalize vendor bid data to enable accurate apples-to-apples comparisons during RFPs.
- Maintain the Master Equipment Tracker, ensuring accurate visibility into equipment orders, shipping, production, and delivery status.
- Track quoted versus actual lead times and identify emerging schedule risks.
- Develop and maintain automated supplier KPI dashboards covering:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Quality at Site
- Billing Accuracy
- Lead-Time Variance
- Develop monthly procurement reviews covering spend, budget, supplier performance, and project status.
- Maintain quarterly risk heatmaps identifying critical equipment orders at risk of delay.
- Track supplier-provided Scope 3 emissions data to support ESG and sustainability reporting.
Project Coordination & Supply Chain Alignment- Coordinate with Site Project Managers, Project Controls/Schedulers, Metro Directors, subcontractors, Engineering, Construction Management, and other stakeholders.
- Align procurement schedules with construction milestones and project requirements.
- Conduct cross-functional handoff meetings to ensure clear ownership and chain of custody for Mechanical LLE.
- Identify changes in equipment lead times early and communicate impacts to all relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress against procurement schedules and proactively adjust plans to keep projects on track.
- Provide regular updates on equipment availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and supply chain risks.
Risk Management & Continuous Improvement- Monitor industry and market conditions to identify emerging supply constraints.
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and equipment.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks involving commodities, manufacturing capacity, transportation, or geopolitical risks.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead times, increase standardization, and strengthen supplier performance.
- Continuously refine Beale's mechanical sourcing and supplier-management processes.
Remote work available, with preference towards candidates in the Austin area.
Travel: ~20%
