Strategic Procurement Lead: Data Center Equipment

Gainor Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead supplier qualification, negotiations, contracts, and commercial execution for critical infrastructure projects in Denver. This on-site role requires deep expertise in mechanical or electrical equipment procurement and a track record of managing long-lead equipment and POs.

You will partner with Engineering and Construction to keep equipment on schedule, identify supplier risks early, and ensure costs and performance remain tightly

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of procurement, supply chain, or commercial management in construction/infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, contracts, POs, change orders, and long-lead equipment.
• Data center or mission-critical experience preferred.
• Expertise in mechanical or electrical equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier qualification, negotiations, contracts, and commercial execution.
• Manage POs, change orders, supplier performance, and cost risks.
• Track manufacturing, testing, logistics, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with Engineering and Construction to keep critical equipment on schedule.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Purchase orders

Change orders

Lead time management

Data center experience

Electrical equipment procurement

Mechanical equipment procurement

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

Gainor Staffing is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead supplier qualification, negotiations, contracts, and commercial execution for critical infrastructure projects in Denver. This on-site role requires deep expertise in mechanical or electrical equipment procurement and a track record of managing long-lead equipment and POs.

You will partner with Engineering and Construction to keep equipment on schedule, identify supplier risks early, and ensure costs and performance remain tightly