Senior Director, Data Center Procurement & Strategy

MRINetwork; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

MRINetwork is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement in the Dallas area to lead procurement strategy for a growing portfolio of hyperscale data center construction projects. This role demands deep knowledge of GC relationships, OFCI equipment, and long-lead procurement, with the ability to scale processes and drive vendor performance.

The ideal candidate will partner with Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment with CAPEX budgets and project

Qualifications

• Significant procurement leadership experience in data center construction or large-scale infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of construction procurement and GC relationships.
• Experience sourcing OFCI and long-lead equipment.
• Ability to build procurement processes and infrastructure, not just operate within an existing function.
• Strong contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for GC, OFCI equipment, and major data center construction packages.
• Lead sourcing, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract development.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with GCs, OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and other suppliers.
• Develop procurement processes, governance, workflows, and standards to support growth.
• Collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

RFP processes

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

MRINetwork is seeking a Senior Director of Procurement in the Dallas area to lead procurement strategy for a growing portfolio of hyperscale data center construction projects. This role demands deep knowledge of GC relationships, OFCI equipment, and long-lead procurement, with the ability to scale processes and drive vendor performance.

The ideal candidate will partner with Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment with CAPEX budgets and project