Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs.
Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for major electrical components (Substations, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, Static Transfer Switches, PDUs, Busway).
Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and agreements (MSAs) to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions.
Review supplier proposals, prepare comparisons and cost analysis.
Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance and quality.
Identify and screen potential new suppliers that can provide beneficial pricing and or lead time to projects.
Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required.
Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier risk.
Issue Purchase Orders as required.
Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues as required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
7+ years of procurement experience, minimum 3 years’ data center electrical equipment experience required.
In-depth knowledge of data center electrical systems: High Voltage (Substations), Medium Voltage, and Low Voltage.
Strong procurement, sourcing, and negotiation skills.
Understanding of complex Bid Analysis and TCO.
Excellent relationship management, communication, and project management abilities.
Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.