Head of Capital Equipment Procurement for Data Centers

5C; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5C Data Centers seeks a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain (Capital Equipment Procurement & RFP) to build and scale end-to-end RFP and procurement for critical power, electrical, and cooling infrastructure powering AI and data centers in North America.

You will own sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, contracting, and execution, partnering with engineering, quality, construction, and operations. The role requires deep data center equipment know-how, long-lead component management, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience in complex capital equipment, infrastructure, or data center environments.
• 10+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or capital equipment procurement, manufacturing procurement, or related roles.
• Proven track record scaling supply chain operations in startup/high-growth environments with global sourcing and RFP/bid management.
• Deep expertise in data center power, electrical, and cooling equipment supply chains and long-lead components.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFP and procurement strategy for capital equipment (power, electrical, cooling) as a hands-on leader.
• Own RFI/RFQ/RFP lifecycle from bid evaluation through negotiation and contracting.
• Establish quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and implement governance dashboards.
• Lead material planning, forecasting, and ERP/MRP implementations in partnership with Finance and IT.
• Own end-to-end logistics for capital equipment, including international shipping and site coordination.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFP management

Supplier governance

ERP/MRP knowledge

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

5C Data Centers seeks a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain (Capital Equipment Procurement & RFP) to build and scale end-to-end RFP and procurement for critical power, electrical, and cooling infrastructure powering AI and data centers in North America.

You will own sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, contracting, and execution, partnering with engineering, quality, construction, and operations. The role requires deep data center equipment know-how, long-lead component management, and a proven