Vice President of Procurement - Data Centers

Responsibilities: — Build and lead the procurement department, establish processes, hire and develop the team. — Develop multi-year sourcing plans and align purchasing milestones with development, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover. — Procure long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment (generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, chillers, AHUs, busway) and coordinate technical reviews and delivery sequencing. — Lead contractor selection and negotiate major commercial agreements and delivery models (lump-sum, GMP, cost-plus, design-build). — Manage commercial issues through closeout, including change orders, claims, cost/schedule impacts, and dispute resolution. — Set procurement controls, monitor supplier performance, analyze spend and execution risks, and present business cases to leadership. Requirements: — Bachelor’s degree (supply chain, engineering, business, finance, analytics) or equivalent experience; typically 10+ years in procurement or 8+ with a relevant master’s degree. — Hands-on experience in planning, sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment for complex equipment or capital projects (data centers, electrical/heavy equipment, aerospace, automotive). — Working knowledge of electrical specifications (voltage, amperage, power ratings, capacity) and ability to evaluate technical proposals with Engineering. — Proven ownership of multi-year category strategies, complex negotiations, and completed agreements. — Construction procurement and contract administration experience with GCs, CM, designers, engineers, and trades. — At least three years of leadership experience; ability to deliver under tight deadlines and supply constraints and to travel as required. Nice to have: — Data center equipment category management or program delivery experience, including AI infrastructure and cooling systems. — Experience launching a procurement function, negotiating master agreements, and resolving disputes with Legal. — Experience applying AI, automation, or analytics to procurement and supply chain workflows. Benefits: — $275,000 - $325,000 a year Candidates must be willing to relocate to Texas or Georgia if required.