Sourcing Lead for Data Center Cooling Systems

First Point Group; United States; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Procurement lifecycle knowledge

Educación

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

Herramientas

ERP systems

Procurement management tools

Descripción del empleo

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.