Procurement Manager – Data Center Market

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lexington, KY is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to plan, source, purchase, and deliver equipment and materials for large-scale construction projects. You will serve as the primary liaison among project teams, suppliers, sourcing specialists, and customers, ensuring procurement aligns with budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, contract administration, change management, and leadership of supplier performance while mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in project management, supply chain management, construction management, or logistics management.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of construction and purchasing diverse materials is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven results and commercial budgeting experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor others and manage relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, source, purchase, and deliver equipment and materials for large-scale construction projects.
• Serve as primary liaison between project teams, suppliers, sourcing specialists, and customers.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Oversee supplier performance, contract administration, risk mitigation, logistics coordination, and change management.
• Support project teams with equipment and material procurement for large industrial projects.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope-of-work compliance.
• Manage risks related to cost guarantees, warranties, and supply.

Skills

Project Management

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Procurement Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam

Vendor Relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procore

CMIC

Bluebeam

Procurement Tools

Job description

• Plan, source, purchase, and deliver equipment and materials for large-scale construction projects
• Serve as primary liaison between project teams, suppliers, sourcing specialists, and customers
• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
• Oversee supplier performance, contract administration, risk mitigation, logistics coordination, and change management
• Support project teams with equipment and material procurement for large industrial construction projects
• Review shop drawings and submittals for scope-of-work compliance
• Manage risks related to cost guarantees, warranties, and purchase supply
• Compile purchase orders for internal approval and supplier execution
• Review invoices and track payments when needed
• Monitor material and equipment deliveries for price, quality, and specification conformance
• Interpret project schedules, provide updates, and forecast potential issues
• Mitigate late deliveries, supply-chain issues, and supplier-performance problems with sourcing teams
• Issue supplier change orders as required by design and project management
• Prepare progress analyses, schedules, and status reports
• Lead weekly meetings among procurement, technical teams, project management, and customers
• Establish and enforce procurement best practices with senior management
• Monitor compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
• Improve procurement processes and policies to address organizational and market changes
• Provide some supervisory leadership and mentoring

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in project management, supply chain management, construction management, or logistics management
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Knowledge of construction
• Familiarity with purchasing Electrical/Switchgear, Mechanical/HVAC, Plumbing/Piping & Equipment, Boilers/Air Compressors, Industrial/Tanks/Pumps, Specialty Process Equipment, Instruments/Controls, or Construction Materials is a plus
• Strong negotiation skills with proven results
• Commercial awareness with demonstrated budgeting, cost management experience, and risk exposure
• Ability to maintain and grow internal and external relationships and team management skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for building relationships, collaborating across teams, and ongoing professional development
• Experience leading and mentoring others
• Excellent communication, organizational, motivational, and problem-solving skills
• Disciplined approach to team participation
• Desire to grow and adapt to evolving departmental needs
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-disciplined and motivated
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to quickly adapt to Procore, CMIC, Bluebeam, and other company-specific tools
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools
• Ability to be physically present in the Lexington office
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, project management, and supply chain management for large-scale construction projects, with a strong focus on supplier performance, risk mitigation, and compliance with technical requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate effectively, and maintain relationships across various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Software Proficiency
• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Construction Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budgeting
• Cost Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Contract Administration
• Logistics Coordination
• Change Management
• Shop Drawing Review
• Purchase Order Compilation
• Invoice Review
• Material Delivery Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Motivational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Management

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Electrical/Switchgear Purchasing
• Mechanical/HVAC Purchasing
• Plumbing/Piping Purchasing
• Industrial Equipment Purchasing
• Supplier Performance
• Compliance Monitoring
• Procurement Best Practices
• Supply Chain Issues
• Physical Demands Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Procore
• CMIC
• Bluebeam
• Procurement Tools