Vice President, Procurement – Data Center Infrastructure

Jobtailor

California (MO)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 290,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive global strategy, operating models, and execution for major capital equipment and infrastructure initiatives. You will shape category plans, secure supplier capacity, and align across Construction, Design, Engineering, Operations, Finance and Legal to deliver on program goals.

You will lead high-value negotiations, manage large spend, and build a diverse, sustainable supplier network across multiple geographies while reporting performance

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degrees in engineering, construction management or energy management.
15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain or related fields.
Experience leading global capital equipment programs and negotiating high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

Lead global procurement strategy, operating model and execution for major capital equipment and infrastructure programs.
Translate construction demand into category strategies, sourcing plans, supplier capacity and business continuity.
Partner with Construction, Design, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal and Sustainability teams.
Report program performance, supply risk, cost, schedule and priorities to leadership.
Lead major capital equipment programs and manage significant spend.
Develop a resilient supplier ecosystem across geographies and cultures.
Lead complex commercial negotiations and contractual relationships.

Skills

Global Procurement Strategy

Complex Commercial Negotiations

Cost Analysis

Supplier Relationship Management

People Leadership

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Strategic Sourcing

Risk Mitigation

Governance and KPIs

Market Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management

Job description

• Lead global procurement strategy, operating model and execution for major capital equipment, power solutions and infrastructure programs
• Translate construction demand into category strategies, sourcing plans, supplier capacity and business continuity plans
• Partner with Construction, Design, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability and regional business leaders
• Report to executive leadership, customers and stakeholders on program performance, supply risk, cost, schedule and strategic priorities
• Lead the global major capital equipment program and manage significant spend
• Develop a resilient supplier ecosystem across multiple geographies and cultures
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contractual relationships
• Use cost analysis, project economics, financial modeling and market intelligence to improve sourcing decisions
• Oversee warehousing and logistics requirements across the supply chain
• Establish program objectives, governance and KPIs
• Partner with project teams from inception through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational go-live
• Review due diligence and core project documentation including design, budget, schedule, phasing and procurement strategy
• Identify risks and lead cross-functional mitigation plans
• Steer procurement strategy for power-related infrastructure, grid planning, interconnections, substations, onsite generation and renewable energy
• Evaluate emerging technologies, supplier capabilities and industry best practices
• Advance responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments
• Lead, structure, motivate and develop a diverse global organization
• Build leadership capability and succession depth through coaching, mentoring and development

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, construction procurement, capital programs or a related field
Experience supporting major construction, engineering, infrastructure or capital-intensive programs
Experience developing category strategies, securing supplier capacity, managing major capital equipment spend and negotiating complex, high-value commercial agreements
Ability to lead concurrent programs across geographies and cultures in a global, matrixed organization
Capability in cost analysis, project economics, financial modeling, market intelligence and data-driven decision-making
Experience building and managing strategic supplier relationships and influencing senior executives
10+ years of people leadership experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, engineering, energy management or related field
Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities or digital infrastructure preferred but not required
Exposure to power procurement, electric utilities, grid interconnections, substations, onsite generation or energy-related contracting advantageous
Knowledge of global construction standards, commissioning and operational go-live processes preferred
Must be able to lead complex global portfolios and high-performing global teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading global procurement strategies and managing major capital equipment programs while ensuring effective supplier relationships and sustainability commitments. Proficient in cost analysis, financial modeling, and navigating complex commercial negotiations across diverse geographies.

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