Procurement Manager (Date centre)

First Point Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development of the North American procurement system and supplier management framework. You will work closely with the China headquarters to implement standardized procurement policies while adapting to North American business needs.

The role involves building procurement operations from the ground up, leading supplier sourcing and negotiations, and supporting scalable growth of the North American business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or supply chain management experience, including at least 2 years in HVAC industry.
• Proven experience in supplier development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of the full procurement lifecycle: sourcing, RFQ/RFP, contract management, order fulfillment, supplier performance, and payment settlement.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, or procurement management tools for cost analysis and reporting.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and crisis management capabilities.
• Experience sourcing materials/equipment related to data center liquid cooling systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of materials for data center liquid cooling systems, including supplier selection, quotation management, negotiations, and audits.
• Establish framework agreements and long-term contracts for high-volume categories to optimize costs and supply continuity.
• Manage sourcing, evaluation, contract negotiation, performance assessment, and ongoing relationships with Authorized Service Providers (ASPs).
• Conduct supplier qualification and onboarding, including capability assessments, compliance reviews, safety evaluations, and technical validations.
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness; implement supplier segmentation.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement process: sourcing, PO management, supplier coordination, delivery tracking, settlement support.
• Develop and execute procurement cost reduction initiatives and provide regular cost analysis and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, customer requirements, and supplier data confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Procurement lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement management tools

Job description

Location: United States

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development of the North American procurement system and supplier management framework. This role will work closely with the China headquarters to implement standardized procurement and supply chain policies while adapting and optimizing processes based on local business needs in North America.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building procurement operations from the ground up, leading supplier sourcing and negotiations, and supporting the efficient execution and scalable growth of the company's North American business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and procurement of materials, components, and equipment required for the manufacturing of data center liquid cooling systems, including supplier selection, quotation management, contract negotiations, and supplier audits.
• Establish framework agreements and long-term supply contracts for high-volume procurement categories to optimize costs and improve supply continuity.
• Manage the sourcing, evaluation, contract negotiation, performance assessment, and ongoing relationship management of Authorized Service Providers (ASPs). Develop and maintain a qualified ASP database to ensure adequate supplier coverage for projects across different regions.
• Conduct supplier qualification and onboarding processes, including capability assessments, compliance reviews, safety evaluations, and technical validations.
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance in areas such as quality, delivery, cost competitiveness, and responsiveness, and implement supplier segmentation and performance management programs.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, purchase order management, supplier coordination, delivery tracking, and settlement support.
• Develop and execute procurement cost reduction initiatives, and provide regular procurement cost analysis and reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with company procurement policies, customer requirements, and supplier data confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or supply chain management experience, including at least 2 years of purchasing experience within the HVAC industry.
• Proven experience in supplier development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, contract management, order fulfillment, supplier performance management, and payment settlement.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, or procurement management tools for cost analysis and reporting.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and crisis management capabilities.
• Experience sourcing materials, components, or equipment related to data center liquid cooling systems is highly preferred.

Preferred Background

Candidates with procurement experience in the following industries will be highly regarded:

• Data Center Infrastructure
• HVAC Equipment
• Precision Air Conditioning
• Thermal Management Solutions
• Chillers and Cooling Equipment
• Mission-Critical Facilities Infrastructure