Procurement Coordinator - Dallas

DataBank (DataBank Holdings)•Dallas, GA

About The Position

The Procurement Coordinator provides daily coordination and general administrative support for DataBank’s procurement team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director Construction Operations, the coordinator partners closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and peers to support timely execution across the portfolio and ensure procurement details are managed effectively.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous experience as a Purchasing Coordinator or Manager.
Intermediate knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing priorities.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and presentation skills.
Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent customer service and negotiating skills.
Experience using MRP ERP software and tools.
Experience procuring data center mechanical and electrical equipment.
Growth mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.

Responsibilities

Develop bid packages with the Procurement team, including statements of work, KPIs, and pricing matrices, and facilitate RFP activities such as development, distribution to invited suppliers, site tours, and responses to supplier questions.
Prepare and facilitate supplier contracts using templates and processes, ensuring accuracy in negotiated scopes of work, pricing, and site and equipment lists.
Support the evaluation of service and equipment quality, price, reliability, technical support, and availability.
Assist with the purchase order approval process.
Coordinate standard submittals for stocked equipment and project-specific submittals for owner-furnished equipment.
Coordinate shipping, receiving, and storage of owner-furnished equipment as applicable.
Support the preparation and execution of business reviews with critical vendor partners.
Maintain organized records and tracking to manage multiple concurrent sourcing events.
Track and manage the owner-furnished equipment stocking program at a detailed, tactical level.
Provide administrative support, including maintaining databases of suppliers, subcontractors, logistics providers, and pricing information for Procurement team reference.
Attend meetings as requested, take detailed minutes, maintain meeting records, and distribute information to the team.
Work with the Procurement team to improve process and procedure documents.
Review existing supplier contracts to ensure ongoing feasibility.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with critical suppliers.
Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.