Buyer 2

Serverfarm; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Full coverage medical, dental and vision

Job summary

A leading data center firm is seeking a Buyer to support the procurement of equipment for Data Center Construction projects. This role involves overseeing purchase orders, tracking equipment deliveries, and ensuring effective supplier communication. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Construction Management, attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. The position offers competitive benefits, and compensation will be based on individual skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience or a relevant internship.
• Basic understanding of Data Center Equipment.
• Ability to learn ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Must have effective communication for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Interface with suppliers to request quotes for Owner Furnished Equipment.
• Perform cost analysis on supplier quotations.
• Coordinate supplier documentation reviews with General Contractors.
• Interface with the Sourcing Managers, VP Procurement, Development team, General Contractors and Design Engineers to provide weekly updates on assigned projects.
• Engage and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Issue Purchase Orders
• Onboard new suppliers

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP system knowledge

Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Construction Management

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Serverfarm development team leads all engineering and construction initiatives related to the deployment of critical capacity across the globe. The procurement team is responsible for the sourcing and contracting to support the overall corporation including Capital Equipment, Construction, Design Services, Engineering and Indirect to support new and installed Data Center capacity.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Buyer to support the procurement of equipment for our Data Center Construction projects. In this role, you will oversee purchase orders, tracking of equipment deliveries and communicating delivery schedules with General Contractors.

Key Accountabilities

• Interface with suppliers to request quotes for Owner Furnished Equipment for Data Center construction and fit‑out projects
• Perform cost analysis on supplier quotations and provide recommendation on selection
• Coordinate supplier documentation reviews (Shop Drawings, Submittals and Specification responses) with General Contractor and Design Engineers
• Interface with the Sourcing Managers, VP Procurement, Development team, General Contractors and Design Engineers to provide weekly updates on assigned projects
• Engage and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Issue Purchase Orders
• Onboard new suppliers

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Construction Management or a related field
• 0‑2 years of experience or new graduate with relevant internship or project experience
• Basic understanding of Data Center Equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Must have effective communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers
• Ability to learn ERP systems (NetSuite)
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and full coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.