Sr. Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement

5C; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

5C Data Centers seeks a Sr. Manager of Supply Chain (Capital Equipment Procurement & RFP) to build and scale end-to-end RFP and procurement for critical power, electrical, and cooling infrastructure powering AI and data centers in North America.

You will own sourcing strategy, supplier evaluation, contracting, and execution, partnering with engineering, quality, construction, and operations. The role requires deep data center equipment know-how, long-lead component management, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience in complex capital equipment, infrastructure, or data center environments.
• 10+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or capital equipment procurement, manufacturing procurement, or related roles.
• Proven track record scaling supply chain operations in startup/high-growth environments with global sourcing and RFP/bid management.
• Deep expertise in data center power, electrical, and cooling equipment supply chains and long-lead components.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RFP and procurement strategy for capital equipment (power, electrical, cooling) as a hands-on leader.
• Own RFI/RFQ/RFP lifecycle from bid evaluation through negotiation and contracting.
• Establish quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and implement governance dashboards.
• Lead material planning, forecasting, and ERP/MRP implementations in partnership with Finance and IT.
• Own end-to-end logistics for capital equipment, including international shipping and site coordination.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFP management

Supplier governance

ERP/MRP knowledge

Logistics planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Join the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Are you a passionate Sr. Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement looking to make a meaningful impact? We're building the next generation of digital infrastructure powering hyperscalers, AI innovation, and high-performance computing across North America.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager of Supply Chain (Capital Equipment Procurement & RFP) to build, lead, and scale our end-to-end RFP and procurement process for the critical capital equipment that powers, distributes, and cools our AI Factory and data center deployments.

This role owns sourcing strategy, RFP development and management, supplier evaluation, contracting, and procurement execution for power and electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, busway, PDUs), cooling equipment (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, controls, and liquid cooling systems), and other critical infrastructure for the data center, including owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment packages.

You will establish structure, balance speed with risk, and create scalable RFP and procurement processes that support rapid growth without compromising reliability, cost discipline, or execution confidence. You will partner closely with engineering, quality, construction, and operations teams to translate rapid deployment schedules into executable procurement plans for power, electrical, and cooling equipment.

How We Work At 5C

Our core values guide how we collaborate, make decisions, support one another, and serve our customers. We're looking for people who embrace them and help us build something great.

What You Will Do

• Procurement leadership & strategy: Build and scale the capital equipment procurement function in a high-growth startup, owning end-to-end RFP and procurement strategy planning, sourcing, bid management, contracting, and delivery for power, electrical, and cooling equipment as a hands-on leader engaging directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners.
• Sourcing & supplier selection: Own the full RFI/RFQ/RFP lifecycle for capital equipment, from bid evaluation through negotiation and contracting, defining sourcing strategies for long-lead and constrained systems (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers) and leading supplier selection for power, electrical, and cooling OEMs
• Supplier performance & governance: Establish and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to drive accountability on delivery, quality, cost, and capacity, backed by supplier governance tools like scorecards, escalation paths, and performance improvement plans.
• Planning & ERP/MRP systems: Establish material planning and forecasting processes aligned to deployment schedules, and lead ERP/MRP implementation and maturation in partnership with Finance, Operations, and IT standardizing demand/supply planning, BOM accuracy, lead times, and inventory policies.
• Logistics & delivery execution: Own end-to-end logistics for capital equipment (freight, international shipping, customs, site-level coordination), coordinate OFCI commissioning and closeout documentation for smooth handover to construction/operations, and support rapid schedule changes and executive escalations
• Risk, cost & performance analytics: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, geopolitics, single-source dependencies, schedule volatility), drive cost initiatives like should-cost analysis and TCO optimization, and build dashboards/KPIs tracking supplier performance, OTIF delivery, and risk partnering with Quality on audits and corrective actions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience supporting complex capital equipment, infrastructure, or data center environments
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or capital equipment procurement,
• manufacturing procurement, or a related commercial role.
• Supply chain leadership & sourcing: Proven track record scaling supply chain operations in startup/high-growth environments, with strong global sourcing, supplier negotiation, and RFP/bid management experience for capital equipment, including establishing supplier QBRs and performance management cadences.
• Data center equipment & constrained supply management: Deep expertise in data center power, electrical, and cooling equipment supply chains (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers), with hands-on experience managing long-lead components, constrained supply environments, and aggressive delivery timelines.
• Systems, analytics & executive communication: Experience leading or contributing to ERP/MRP implementations across planning, procurement, and inventory workflows, paired with strong analytical skills, comfort with ambiguity/incomplete data, and the ability to clearly translate supply chain risk into business impact for executive leadership.

Why Join 5C Data Centers?

At 5C, we believe great people build great companies. You'll build a rewarding career while helping shape the future of digital infrastructure - one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Build a rewarding career in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Industry Leadership

Help power the infrastructure behind AI and high-performance computing.

Your ideas matter - we empower employees to help shape our future.

Competitive pay plus meaningful, lasting impact on the work you do.

Life at 5C

We're more than a workplace - we're a team of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers united by a shared purpose: creating infrastructure that powers the technologies transforming our world. Your voice matters here, and we encourage fresh ideas at every level.

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5C Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 5C evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.