Data Center Procurement Lead (OFCI/PO) – Remote-Case

Progressive; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead PO execution for OFCI equipment on data center construction projects across California. You will turn sourcing decisions into purchase orders and drive them through delivery and closeout.

You will collaborate with suppliers, engineering, construction, sourcing, legal, finance and logistics to keep deliveries on schedule, manage amendments and improve processes for compliance and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, construction management or a related field.
• Six or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a related function with PO management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex orders for technical equipment involving multiple stakeholders and schedule‑critical deliveries.
• Working knowledge of ERP, procurement and financial systems, with the ability to validate technical, commercial and financial information.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, validate, issue and administer purchase orders for technical equipment, verifying specifications, quantities, pricing and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate reviews and approvals, ensuring orders comply with contracts and procurement controls.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and account setup so orders and invoices can be processed accurately.
• Manage order acknowledgments, amendments, change orders, invoice discrepancies and closeout documentation.
• Track milestones, documentation, shipment readiness and delivery dates with suppliers and logistics teams; escalate risks to schedules as needed.
• Maintain records across contracts, purchase orders, forecasts and invoices; report on approvals, commitments, changes and delivery status.
• Improve PO templates, workflows and controls to strengthen accuracy, compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Purchase order management

ERP systems

Data center procurement

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, construction management or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead PO execution for OFCI equipment on data center construction projects across California. You will turn sourcing decisions into purchase orders and drive them through delivery and closeout.

You will collaborate with suppliers, engineering, construction, sourcing, legal, finance and logistics to keep deliveries on schedule, manage amendments and improve processes for compliance and audit readiness.