Director, Procurement

Related Digital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Related Digital is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead sourcing and category execution for OFCI equipment on its data center development projects. The role involves hands-on management of generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, and related components.

The ideal candidate has substantial procurement leadership experience, strong negotiation skills, and a track record of delivering on multi-site, capital‑intensive projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement or sourcing experience in mechanical, electrical, or power equipment.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts with OEMs and suppliers.
• Familiarity with long-lead time equipment procurement in capital-intensive projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel to assigned project sites and work across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day sourcing and procurement of OFCI equipment for assigned projects.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments with OEMs and suppliers.
• Track lead times and delivery schedules against milestones; flag risks.
• Process purchase orders, change orders, and contract administration.
• Coordinate with Design & Construction and site teams on equipment specs and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate testing with engineering/quality teams.
• Support category strategy development and market intelligence gathering.
• Contribute to cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Maintain procurement records, budgets, and project reporting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Long-lead procurement

Organization skills

Communication & collaboration

Travel willingness

Multi-project management

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Related Digital is seeking a Director, Procurement to help manage OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) equipment sourcing and category execution for assigned projects within its data center development pipeline. This role handles day‑to‑day sourcing and negotiation for critical long‑lead equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure. The right candidate will be a hands‑on procurement professional with strong category expertise and the organizational rigor to manage multiple equipment categories and project timelines at once.

What We’ll Trust You To

• Handle day‑to‑day sourcing and procurement of OFCI equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, CDUs, BAS, pumps, motors, and compressors, for assigned projects.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery commitments for individual purchase orders with OEMs and equipment suppliers.
• Track equipment lead times and delivery schedules against project milestones, flagging and escalating risks as they arise.
• Process purchase orders, change orders, and contract administration for assigned equipment categories.
• Partner with Design & Construction and site teams to confirm equipment specifications and coordinate delivery logistics for assigned projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, and compliance for assigned categories, coordinating factory witness testing with engineering and quality teams as needed.
• Support category strategy development and market intelligence gathering to inform sourcing decisions.
• Contribute to cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements within assigned equipment categories.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, budgets, and reporting for assigned categories and projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, including experience with mechanical, electrical, or power generation equipment categories.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts with OEMs and equipment suppliers.
• Familiarity with long‑lead time equipment procurement in a capital‑intensive, project‑based environment; data center, power generation, energy, or large‑scale construction/infrastructure experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple purchase orders, contracts, and project timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to travel to assigned project sites.
• Willingness to be based in Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY. Other locations may be considered for candidates willing to travel.

Overview

Related Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform. We deliver digital infrastructure solutions to hyperscale technology companies so they can accelerate artificial intelligence and cloud computing ambitions. Founded by Related Companies, one of the most prominent, privately‑owned real‑estate development firms in the United States, Related Digital uniquely combines Related’s 50‑year+ history of executing complex real‑estate and infrastructure projects with its track record in real‑estate investing and clean energy solutions. With a multi‑billion‑dollar, near‑term development pipeline in the U.S., Related Digital has the expert capabilities, depth of expertise and national scale to help hyperscale companies significantly grow their data center capacity on a rapid timetable.

National Footprint

Related Digital is based in New York and Dallas with operations across the United States. Related Companies has offices in gateway cities across the U.S. and London, and developments in 28 states and the District of Columbia, and boasts 4,000 employees.

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