Data Center Procurement Specialist

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking an Associate Procurement Manager to support the strategic planning and management of data center equipment supply chains within the Platform Procurement group. You will work under the Platform Procurement Manager and engage with vendor partners to ensure cost‑effective sourcing and timely delivery.

You will perform commercial analyses, manage procurement planning, and collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations to optimize sourcing strategies across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years in procurement, supply chain, engineering, construction, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to learn complex equipment specifications and vendor documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support management of data center equipment categories, including sourcing and procurement execution.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to align with programmatic and technical requirements.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders (sales, operations, engineering).
• Assist with RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor negotiations as needed.
• Maintain procurement data and reporting for assigned categories.
• Contribute to long‑term procurement planning across development pipelines.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Data center gear

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking an Associate Procurement Manager to support the strategic planning and management of data center equipment supply chains within the Platform Procurement group. You will work under the Platform Procurement Manager and engage with vendor partners to ensure cost‑effective sourcing and timely delivery.

You will perform commercial analyses, manage procurement planning, and collaborate with engineering, finance, and operations to optimize sourcing strategies across