Senior Data Center Procurement & Subcontracting Lead

WCL Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead the full procurement lifecycle for large-scale Data Center projects. You will source, issue RFPs, negotiate, and administer Subcontracts, POs, and change orders, partnering with PM, estimating, and engineering to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in procurement/subcontracting in capital projects, Data Center experience preferred, and proficiency with Oracle or SAP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of procurement and/or subcontracting experience in construction or capital project environments.
• Data Center experience strongly preferred (Owner side or General Contractor side).
• Owner side: OCFI procurement and/or Off-Site Modularization (OSM) procurement packages.
• GC side: Greenfield construction over 200MW; Electrical subcontracts over $80M; Mechanical subcontracts over $50M.
• Candidates with Semiconductor or Bio/Life Sciences project experience will be considered.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP purchasing modules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement and subcontracting process for assigned Data Center projects.
• Develop and carry out procurement strategies for major electrical, mechanical, site establishment, and indirect packages.
• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs for equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Conduct bid analysis and leveling, and make recommendations for contract awards.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Prepare and issue Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Change Orders, and Notices.
• Manage high-value subcontract packages, including electrical packages over $80M and mechanical packages over $50M.
• Support OCIF and OSM procurement packages as needed.
• Evaluate and process change orders with project teams.
• Identify, evaluate, and prequalify subcontractors and suppliers based on capability and history.
• Identify procurement risks and mitigation strategies.
• Mobilize to project sites as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead the full procurement lifecycle for large-scale Data Center projects. You will source, issue RFPs, negotiate, and administer Subcontracts, POs, and change orders, partnering with PM, estimating, and engineering to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in procurement/subcontracting in capital projects, Data Center experience preferred, and proficiency with Oracle or SAP systems.