Procurement Associate (MEP)

Dagen; Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen is seeking a Procurement Associate based in Irving/Las Colinas, TX to support the procurement of owner-furnished mechanical and plumbing equipment for a major data center program. The role manages PO lifecycle, supports sourcing, and expedites long-lead equipment, coordinating with EPC and site teams to meet construction schedules.

Relocation is considered; WFH Monday and Friday; salary is experience-based.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on procurement/buying experience with capital equipment, engineered systems, or construction materials.
• Experience purchasing mechanical equipment such as chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps, HVAC.
• Experience with P2P process and ERP-based purchasing.
• Experience managing long-lead equipment and expediting deliveries.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, freight terms, payment milestones, and warranties.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps, piping, valves, VFDs, and related systems.
• Support RFQs, bid tabulations, supplier communications, and awards.
• Expedite long-lead equipment and monitor production and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate OFCI equipment deliveries with EPC and site teams.
• Manage the full PO lifecycle, including change orders, milestone payments, invoice discrepancies, and closeout.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, drawings, FATs, and factory testing.
• Assist with OS&D and warranty claims.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and PO information.

Skills

Procurement

Capital equipment

P2P process

ERP purchasing

Vendor coordination

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management / Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Coupa

Job description

Dagen Personnel is recruiting a Procurement Associate based in Irving/Las Colinas, TX, for a leading company focused on developing next-generation data center infrastructure.

• Company will consider relocation
• WFH Monday & Friday
• salary is based on experience

This position will support the procurement of owner-furnished mechanical and plumbing equipment for a major data center construction program. The role will manage purchase orders, support sourcing and RFQs, expedite long-lead equipment, track deliveries, coordinate with EPC and site teams, and ensure equipment arrives according to the construction schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders for mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, piping, valves, VFDs, and related systems.
• Support RFQs, bid tabulations, supplier communications, and awards.
• Expedite long-lead equipment and monitor production and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate OFCI equipment deliveries with EPC and site teams.
• Manage the full PO lifecycle, including change orders, milestone payments, invoice discrepancies, and closeout.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, drawings, FATs, and factory testing.
• Assist with OS&D and warranty claims.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and PO information.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of hands-on procurement/buying experience with capital equipment, engineered systems, or construction materials.
• Experience purchasing mechanical equipment, such as chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps, HVAC equipment, or similar systems.
• Experience with the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and ERP-based purchasing.
• Experience managing long-lead equipment and expediting deliveries.
• Knowledge of commercial terms, including Incoterms, freight terms, payment milestones, and warranties.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, heavy industrial, EPC, or similar environments.
• Experience with OFCI/CFCI delivery models and working with EPC or GC partners.
• Experience coordinating factory acceptance testing.
• Ability to read mechanical equipment schedules, specifications, and submittals.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, or similar ERP/procurement systems.
• APICS/ASCM or ISM certification is a plus