Senior Procurement Manager, Data Center Infra (Onsite)

Accenture PLC; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage owner-furnished equipment for data center projects. You will coordinate with vendors, engineers and construction teams to ensure timely delivery, cost control and adherence to design specs.

Responsibilities include RFIs/RFPs, bid packaging, and tracking schedules, while aligning procurement with project timelines across on-site client work through multiple phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, construction management, or real estate development, including at least 2 years supporting OFCI procurement for data centers or similar facilities.
• Familiarity with vendor coordination, equipment sourcing, and basic procurement processes for electrical and mechanical infrastructure in hyperscale or colocation settings.
• Basic knowledge of long-lead mission-critical components and their role in commissioning and integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement efforts for owner-furnished equipment on data center projects, ensuring compatibility with design, timelines, and performance goals.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, including OEMs, distributors, and specialty suppliers, for critical infrastructure.
• Assist in tracking production schedules, shipping milestones, and on-site delivery coordination with construction managers and trade contractors.
• Contribute to creating bid and leveling packages for OFCI equipment, emphasizing logistics, warranty terms, lead times, total cost, and commissioning requirements.
• Participate in competitive sourcing for OFCI packages: draft RFIs and RFPs, handle vendor inquiries, review proposals, and compile summaries for stakeholder recommendations.
• Outline technical and performance requirements for OFCI packages; aid engineers in preparing documentation for vendor scoping.
• Collaborate with construction, design, and development teams to synchronize OFCI procurement schedules with project timelines.
• Join scope review discussions and vendor negotiations to ensure contracts meet reliability and delivery needs.
• Monitor and report on procurement progress across projects, including commitments, cost impacts, and change orders.
• Stay updated on supply chain trends for power and cooling equipment and propose risk-mitigating solutions.
• Assist in resolving equipment-related issues and support escalation for vendor performance.
• Help prepare closeout documentation and warranty onboarding for OFCI assets.

Skills

Procurement management

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Accenture is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to manage owner-furnished equipment for data center projects. You will coordinate with vendors, engineers and construction teams to ensure timely delivery, cost control and adherence to design specs.

Responsibilities include RFIs/RFPs, bid packaging, and tracking schedules, while aligning procurement with project timelines across on-site client work through multiple phases.