KALCON is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to serve as an Owner's Representative supporting large-scale data center development programs across North America. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for critical long-lead equipment, managing owner-furnished equipment (OFCI) programs, and mitigating supply chain risks that could impact project schedules. The Supply Chain Lead works closely with OEMs, vendors, contractors, logistics providers, and project leadership to ensure equipment is procured, delivered, and integrated in alignment with construction and commissioning milestones.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or program management roles supporting large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
- Direct experience with data center, mission-critical, industrial, utility, or large capital project procurement programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing long-lead equipment procurement including switchgear, transformers, generators, chillers, and other critical infrastructure equipment.
- Experience managing Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment programs and coordinating interfaces with contractors.
- Strong understanding of vendor management, OEM relationships, manufacturing lead times, logistics planning, and procurement risk management.
- Experience supporting cross-border logistics, import/export coordination, customs, transportation, and supply chain execution.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Develop and execute long-lead procurement strategies across multiple data center campuses and projects.
- Manage procurement of critical infrastructure equipment including switchgear, transformers, generators, chillers, and other mission-critical systems.
- Lead Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment programs, ensuring alignment between procurement schedules, delivery sequencing, and contractor installation plans.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, and strategic vendors.
- Negotiate capacity commitments, production allocations, delivery schedules, and escalation paths with key suppliers.
- Monitor equipment lead times, manufacturing progress, and supply chain risks that could impact project delivery.
- Develop forecasting, reporting, and risk management tools to provide visibility into procurement status and potential schedule impacts.
- Coordinate logistics planning, transportation, warehousing, and delivery activities to support construction and commissioning requirements.
- Manage cross-border logistics activities including customs coordination, brokerage, import requirements, duties, transportation planning, and contingency development.
- Collaborate closely with project management, construction management, scheduling, and commissioning teams to align procurement strategies with project execution.
- Track and communicate key procurement milestones, risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to project and executive leadership.
- Support procurement planning during project development, budgeting, and execution phases.
- Develop and implement supply chain processes, procedures, and reporting standards to support portfolio growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, vendor performance, and overall supply chain resilience.
- Support the development and growth of the supply chain function, including systems, tools, and future team expansion.
Benefits Offered: - Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
- 15 days of paid time off
- 8 paid National Holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements: At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
- List of all Educational Achievements
- List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
- List of Awards Received
- Detailed Employment History with each company including:
- Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
- Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
- Positions Held
Salary Range
$120,000-$160,000 USD
