Procurement Manager

DataOne•Vineland, NJ

30d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

DataOne is hiring a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for our Vineland data center. This position supports construction, critical infrastructure, facility operations, and site services. You'll work closely with Construction, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to manage purchasing activities, negotiate supplier agreements, control costs, and support project schedules and ongoing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, construction procurement, or a related field.
Experience supporting purchasing activities in construction, industrial, infrastructure, or other complex project environments.
Strong knowledge of competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration.
Ability to review technical specifications, construction drawings, scopes of work, and supplier proposals.
Experience managing suppliers, purchasing budgets, delivery schedules, and procurement documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or procurement management systems.
Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Relevant professional, hands-on, educational, military, trade, and industry experience may all provide the skills and knowledge needed to succeed at DataOne.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting procurement for data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
Experience purchasing Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) equipment and construction packages.
Knowledge of U.S. construction suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers.
Experience managing long-lead equipment and complex delivery schedules.
Professional procurement or supply chain certification, such as CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities, including sourcing, competitive bidding, supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and delivery tracking.
Purchase construction materials, critical electrical and mechanical equipment, subcontracted services, and operational supplies.
Work with Construction, Engineering, and Operations to identify purchasing needs, technical requirements, and equipment lead times.
Prepare and evaluate RFQs, RFPs, supplier proposals, bid comparisons, and commercial recommendations.
Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contractual conditions.
Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, credit accounts, performance, and compliance requirements.
Monitor purchasing budgets, committed spending, equipment deliveries, and opportunities for cost savings.
Maintain procurement records, contracts, purchasing trackers, and supplier documentation.
Coordinate with Finance and Legal on payment issues, contract changes, supplier disputes, and purchasing approvals.
Identify supply chain risks and resolve procurement issues that could affect construction schedules or facility operations.