Procurement Associate- Data Center Gray Space

NorthMark Strategies LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

NorthMark Strategies LLC seeks a Procurement Associate for Mechanical Equipment to buy MBA‑level gear for our OFCI data center program. You will issue and administer POs, expediting long‑lead deliveries, and coordinate with our EPC partner to align with the construction schedule.

This hands‑on role requires 4–6 years of direct procurement experience for capital equipment or engineered systems, strong Excel skills, and ERP/Dynamics 365 knowledge.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of direct procurement experience with hands‑on buying responsibility for capital equipment or engineered systems.
• Experience buying mechanical equipment: chillers, cooling towers, air handling, pumps, HVAC packages.
• Strong Excel and tracking discipline; ERP/purchasing experience.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, freight terms, payment milestones, warranties; strong supplier communications.

Responsibilities

• Execute and administer purchase orders for owner‑furnished mechanical equipment and related systems.
• Expedite long‑lead equipment; track milestones, ship dates, and delivery status against schedule milestones.
• Coordinate OFCI delivery logistics with the EPC and site teams, including freight, laydown, and receiving docs.
• Manage full PO lifecycle in ERP: change orders, milestone payments, invoice discrepancies, and closeout.
• Track submittals, FAT/CAT schedules, and support OS&D and warranty claims with vendors and freight carriers.

Skills

PO execution

Excel

ERP / P2P

Mechanical equipment

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, construction management, or business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world‑class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.

Position We are seeking a Procurement Associate for Mechanical Equipment who will be responsible for buying the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment for our OFCI data center construction program. The Procurement Associate – Mechanical Equipment executes the purchasing that keeps that model running: issuing and administering purchase orders for major mechanical equipment, expediting long‑lead deliveries, and coordinating daily with our third‑party EPC partner so equipment arrives on site in line with the construction schedule. This is a hands‑on execution role working under Grey Space category leads. It suits a buyer with 4–6 years of direct procurement experience who knows mechanical equipment — chillers, cooling towers, air handling, pumps — and can run a disciplined PO book in a fast‑moving construction environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Execute and administer purchase orders for owner‑furnished mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/fan wall units, pumps, piping and valve packages, VFDs, and related systems. Support category leads through sourcing events: prepare RFQ documentation, build bid tabulations, and manage supplier communications through award. Expedite long‑lead equipment; track production milestones, ship dates, and delivery status against construction schedule milestones, and expedite slippage risk early. Coordinate OFCI delivery logistics with the third‑party EPC and site teams, covering freight arrangements, delivery sequencing, offloading and laydown requirements, and receiving documentation. Manage the full PO lifecycle in the ERP: change orders, milestone payment tracking, invoice discrepancy resolution, and closeout. Track vendor submittals, drawing approvals, and factory witness test / factory acceptance test (FAT) schedules; keep documentation moving between vendors, engineering, and the EPC. Support over/short/damage (OS&D) and warranty claims with vendors and freight carriers through resolution. Maintain supplier records, pricing history, and lead‑time intelligence for the mechanical category; contribute to supplier scorecards and status reporting.

Requirements

Requirements: 4–6 years of direct procurement experience with hands‑on buying responsibility (PO execution and administration) for capital equipment, engineered systems, or construction materials. Demonstrated buying experience in the mechanical discipline: chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, HVAC packages, or comparable engineered mechanical equipment. Working knowledge of the full procure‑to‑pay cycle and ERP‑based purchasing. Experience managing long‑lead equipment, including expediting and delivery risk management. Working command of commercial terms: Incoterms, freight terms, payment milestones, and warranties. Strong Excel and tracking discipline; able to maintain accurate delivery and status data across a large book of open POs. Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, construction management, or business — or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience in data center, mission‑critical, semiconductor, or other heavy industrial construction environments. Familiarity with OFCI/CFCI delivery models and working alongside EPC or GC partners. Exposure to factory witness testing and factory acceptance test coordination. Ability to read mechanical equipment schedules, specifications, and submittals. Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable ERP experience. APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits & Perks

• Company-Paid Lunch Stipend: Lunch is provided via GrubHub
• Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families
• 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
• Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.

NorthMark Strategies is a leading strategic capital firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to deploy capital and build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk‑taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world‑class computing capacity to create shareholder value. Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities. At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.