Director, Procurement Preconstruction, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Ashburn, VA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Overview This role will be based in our Ashburn, VA office in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days onsite, 2 days flexible). The Director of Procurement, Preconstruction is responsible for leading the long-range procurement strategy for Vantage Data Centers’ Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) program, with a planning horizon of three to five years. This role provides strategic leadership across preconstruction procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing to ensure Vantage is positioned to meet future capacity, schedule, cost, and technology requirements. This leader will manage the Strategic Sourcing and Preconstruction Procurement teams, oversee vendor performance and governance, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with evolving product designs and delivery models. The role works side-by-side with the Senior Director of OFCI Delivery to support issue resolution and escalations and plays a critical role in enabling successful execution across North America.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership, preferably in data centers, infrastructure, energy, or large-scale industrial projects
• Proven experience leading preconstruction or long-range procurement planning for complex capital programs
• Strong background in category management, vendor governance, and executive-level supplier engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders rooted in values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years with OFCI Data Center Equipment
• Familiarity with data center equipment categories (power generation, electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, or similar)
• Experience working with product development or engineering teams on new technology rollouts

Responsibilities

• OFCI Strategy and Preconstruction Leadership Develop and execute the long-term (3–5 year) OFCI procurement strategy aligned with Vantage’s growth plans, product roadmap, and regional delivery needs
• Lead preconstruction procurement efforts to support early project planning, budget development, equipment readiness, and schedule certainty
• Partner with Development, Construction, and Delivery teams to ensure procurement strategies are embedded early in project lifecycles
• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Lead the North American Category Management team, setting sourcing strategies, capacity plans, and supplier roadmaps across critical OFCI categories
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, contracting strategies, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical equipment
• Ensure sourcing strategies balance cost, schedule, quality, scalability, and resilience
• Vendor Management and Governance Own vendor management programs, including supplier segmentation, new supplier reviews, and performance expectations
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment to Vantage priorities
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards to track performance across cost, delivery, quality, innovation, and responsiveness
• Cross-Functional Partnership and Innovation Work closely with Innovation Engineering and the Global Product team to understand new OFCI designs, technologies, and product standards
• Translate new product and design concepts into scalable procurement and sourcing strategies
• Support the rollout of new OFCI products by establishing supplier strategies, qualification plans, and capacity alignment
• Delivery Support and Escalation Management Partner with the Senior Director of OFCI Delivery to support execution-related escalations and supplier performance issues
• Provide strategic guidance and supplier leverage to resolve delivery, capacity, or contractual challenges
• Ensure feedback loops between delivery execution and future sourcing strategies
• Team Leadership and Development Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing strategic sourcing, category management, and preconstruction procurement teams
• Establish clear objectives, operating rhythms, and performance metrics across the organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees