OFCI Procurement, Technical Project Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers • WI

97d • $120,000 - $125,000

About The Position

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. The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.
• Data Center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Technical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of construction management processes.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and drive things to closure autonomously is required.
• Strong business acumen and strong commercial background is required.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques is required.
• Superb communication skills and the ability to comfortably present technical data to executive level leadership.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously drive equipment submittals from inception to completion.
• Manage electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.
• Competitively bid and procure various types of mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, Generators, and other electrical distribution gear.
• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors as applicable.
• Support the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.
• Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.
• Maintain complex project budgets, ensuring all purchases are appropriately costed to a project.
• Support Finance and Accounting teams with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.
• Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.
• Work closely with engineering and sales teams to address client requests and design changes.
• Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.
• Write RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Support the negotiation of complex equipment and service requests, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees