Data Center Procurement Manager

Prologis • Atlanta, MI

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About The Position

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Prologis is seeking a Category Manager, Substation Equipment to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial execution for high-voltage and medium-voltage substation equipment supporting large-scale data center development. This role is critical to enabling power availability, schedule certainty, and scalable growth across powered shell and turnkey data center programs. You will own the end-to-end substation equipment category, partnering closely with Power Procurement and Engineering, Development, and EPCs, to source long-lead electrical equipment in one of the most supply-constrained markets in infrastructure today. This role is ideal for a sourcing or category professional with deep experience in HV/MV electrical equipment, OEM-driven supply chains, and capital project delivery.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within electrical infrastructure, power delivery, utilities, data centers, or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing HV/MV substation equipment (transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection & controls).
• Strong understanding of OEM-driven supply chains, long-lead manufacturing cycles, and capital project procurement.
• Proven negotiation and contracting experience for complex, high-value equipment packages.
• Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, technically complex environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (analysis, modeling) and PowerPoint (executive communication).
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment and work across U.S. time zones.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Data center power delivery experience (powered shell, hyperscale, or large campus environments).
• Experience interfacing with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and utility-driven technical standards.
• Familiarity with EPC delivery models and substation commissioning workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (technical background strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Category ownership – Substation & Grid-Interface Equipment
• Own US category strategy for substation and grid-interconnection equipment, including: Power transformers (step-up / step-down, GSU, auxiliary transformers) HV/MV switchgear & breakers (AIS/GIS, dead tank/live tank breakers) Protection & control systems (relays, panels, SCADA interfaces) Bus structures, disconnects, reactors, grounding systems, and auxiliary equipment
• Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies aligned to Prologis’ data center growth pipeline, power delivery schedules, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Analyze supplier capacity, manufacturing constraints, lead times, regional availability, and geopolitical risk to inform sourcing decisions and investment strategies.
• Strategic sourcing & contracting
• Lead RFXs for substation equipment packages; conduct bid leveling, commercial analysis, and negotiations.
• Structure and negotiate master supply agreements, pricing frameworks, capacity reservations, and escalation/de-escalation mechanisms.
• Partner with Legal and Engineering to ensure contracts address technical risk, quality requirements, warranties, FAT/SAT, LDs, and schedule protection.
• Long-lead procurement & delivery execution
• Own procurement execution for substation equipment across projects: Manufacturing slot allocation Submittal and drawing cycle governance Factory acceptance testing (FAT) coordination Logistics planning and delivery sequencing
• Act as the commercial escalation point for supplier delays, quality issues, or capacity shortfalls—driving mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, resequencing, or scope packaging.
• Supplier relationship & performance management
• Build strategic partnerships with key OEMs and fabricators; lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, and QBRs.
• Drive continuous improvement around lead times, quality, responsiveness, and cost transparency.
• Monitor supplier financial health, backlog exposure, and market dynamics to proactively manage risk.
• Cross-functional leadership
• Serve as the commercial counterpart to substation and power engineering teams, aligning technical requirements with sourcing and market realities.
• Collaborate with EPCs and utilities to align procurement strategy with construction sequencing and energization milestones.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on category risk, supply constraints, and procurement status.

Benefits

• All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
• Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level