Senior Data Center Procurement & Subcontracts Lead

WCL Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement for large data center projects. The role is onsite with mobilization to project sites and involves managing high-value electrical and mechanical packages, negotiating terms, and ensuring documentation accuracy in ERP systems.

In this position, you will develop strategic sourcing, issue RFQs/RFPs, and collaborate with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to meet milestones and mitigate procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8+ years of procurement/subcontracting experience in capital projects or construction.
• Data Center experience strongly preferred (Owner or GC side).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, terms, and change management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP purchasing modules is preferred.
• CPSM or APICS certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and subcontracting for data center projects.
• Develop procurement strategies for electrical, mechanical, site establishment, and indirect packages.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs for equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
• Conduct bid analysis, make recommendations, and award contracts.
• Negotiate commercial terms with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Prepare Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Change Orders, and notices.
• Manage high-value subcontract packages (e.g., electrical > $80M, mechanical > $50M).
• Support OCFI and Off-Site Modularization procurement packages as needed.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks with project teams.
• Mobilize to project sites as needed to support procurement activities.
• Maintain procurement documentation in Oracle, SAP, or similar systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Oracle purchasing

SAP purchasing

Job description

WCL Group is seeking a Senior Procurement & Subcontracting Buyer to lead end-to-end procurement for large data center projects. The role is onsite with mobilization to project sites and involves managing high-value electrical and mechanical packages, negotiating terms, and ensuring documentation accuracy in ERP systems.

In this position, you will develop strategic sourcing, issue RFQs/RFPs, and collaborate with owners, subcontractors, and project teams to meet milestones and mitigate procurement