Vice President, Procurement

Related Digital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Related Digital seeks a Vice President of Procurement to lead OFCI equipment sourcing and strategy across its data center development pipeline. You will manage OEM relationships, drive cost savings, and coordinate with Development, Design & Construction, and Finance to protect energization and commissioning dates.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in procurement for mechanical/electrical equipment, strong negotiation skills, and a track record in capital-intensive projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in mechanical, electrical, or power equipment categories.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing large-scale OEM and supplier relationships, including master supply agreements.
• Experience navigating long lead time equipment procurement in capital-intensive, project-based environments (data center, power, or infrastructure).
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills with ability to close complex agreements.
• Ability to manage supply chain risk and capacity constraints across multiple large projects.

Responsibilities

• Set OFCI category strategy across critical equipment and suppliers.
• Develop and manage OEM relationships and master supply agreements.
• Drive standardization and pre-specification to secure factory capacity.
• Lead early equipment ordering decisions in coordination with Development.
• Manage portfolio-wide supply chain risk and capacity constraints.
• Lead supplier business reviews and drive measurable cost savings and TCO improvements.
• Build procurement processes, tools, and reporting to scale with the pipeline.
• Collaborate with Design & Construction, Site Selection, and Development teams on specs and schedules.
• Represent procurement in cross-functional discussions on budgets and risk.

Skills

Procurement leadership

OEM relationships

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Data center equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Responsibilities

Related Digital is seeking a Vice President, Procurement to lead OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) equipment sourcing and category strategy across its data center development pipeline. This role leads the sourcing strategy, OEM relationships, and supply chain risk management for critical long lead equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and cooling infrastructure. The right candidate will be a commercially sharp negotiator with deep category expertise, comfortable operating at the intersection of procurement, construction, and capital planning in a fast‑growing platform.

We’ll Trust You To

• Set OFCI category strategy across critical equipment, including generators, switchgear (MV/LV), transformers, UPS systems, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, CDUs, BAS, pumps, motors, and compressors, across the Related Digital pipeline.
• Develop and manage strategic OEM relationships and master supply agreements, negotiating pricing, terms, and capacity commitments at the platform level.
• Drive standardization and pre‑specification of equipment across the pipeline to secure factory capacity and simplify sourcing.
• Drive early equipment ordering decisions, often ahead of design completion, in coordination with Development, to protect energization and commissioning dates.
• Manage portfolio‑wide supply chain risk, including manufacturing capacity constraints, market dynamics, and delivery commitments.
• Manage the commercial and vendor impact when project scope or equipment specifications change.
• Lead supplier business reviews to assess performance, quality, and risk, strengthening accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements across the OFCI equipment portfolio.
• Build out procurement processes, tools, and reporting to support the function as it scales alongside the pipeline.
• Partner closely with Design & Construction, Site Selection, and Development teams to align equipment specifications, delivery schedules, and project milestones.
• Represent procurement in cross‑functional discussions on project budgets, schedules, and risk.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, including significant experience with mechanical, electrical, or power generation equipment categories.
• Proven track record negotiating and managing large‑scale OEM and supplier relationships, including master supply agreements.
• Experience navigating long lead time equipment procurement in a capital‑intensive, project‑based environment; data center, power generation, energy, or large‑scale construction/infrastructure experience preferred.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to structure and close complex agreements.
• Ability to manage supply chain risk and capacity constraints across multiple concurrent, large‑scale projects.
• Familiarity with major OEMs and equipment manufacturers in the data center or power generation industry a plus.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering with design, construction, and finance teams.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Ability to travel to project sites across the portfolio.
• Willingness to be based in Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY. Other locations may be considered for candidates willing to travel.
• Strong preference for candidates based in the Central or Eastern U.S., including Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; or New York, NY. Other locations may be considered for candidates willing to travel.

Overview

Related Digital is a leading vertically integrated data center development and investment platform. We deliver digital infrastructure solutions to hyperscale technology companies so they can accelerate artificial intelligence and cloud computing ambitions.

Founded by Related Companies, one of the most prominent, privately‑owned real estate development firms in the United States, Related Digital uniquely combines Related’s 50‑year+ history of executing complex real estate and infrastructure projects with its track record in real estate investing and clean energy solutions. With a multi‑billion‑dollar, near‑term development pipeline in the U.S., Related Digital has the expert capabilities, depth of expertise and national scale to help hyperscale companies significantly grow their data center capacity on a rapid timeframe.

Strategic Advantage

Related Digital harnesses expertise across real estate development and investment, data center development, complex infrastructure construction and clean energy development to bring differentiated solutions to hyperscale technology companies.

National Footprint

Related Digital is based in New York and Dallas with operations across the United States. Related Companies has offices in gateway cities across the U.S. and London, and developments in 28 states and the District of Columbia, and boasts 4,000 employees.