Senior Manager, Procurement Logistics, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Ashburn, VA

1d • 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. This is a hybrid role based in Ashburn, VA, with four onsite days and one remote day per week. Position Overview Regional Logistics Leadership Lead all logistics operations across North America, ensuring inventory is positioned, tracked, and ready to support project and delivery schedules Oversee a network of contracted third-party warehouses strategically co-located with data center sites Establish standard operating procedures and governance models for logistics and warehousing operations Inventory Management and Forecasting Partner with warehouse suppliers to ensure accurate, timely reporting of inventory levels, material movements, and readiness status Work closely with the Cost team to forecast inventory requirements, carrying costs, and logistics-related expenditures Develop and maintain inventory planning models that align demand forecasts with construction and delivery schedules Warehouse Compliance and Audit Support Collaborate with the Audit and Compliance teams to ensure warehouses meet equipment handling, storage, and environmental requirements Lead corrective action plans with warehouse suppliers to address audit findings or compliance gaps Ensure consistent adherence to contractual, safety, and quality standards across the warehouse network Third-Party Warehouse Enablement Support the selection, onboarding, and stand-up of new third-party warehouse suppliers as capacity expands Define readiness criteria, reporting requirements, and operational expectations for new facilities Serve as the primary logistics interface during warehouse ramp-up and stabilization periods Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Procurement, Construction, and OFCI Delivery teams to align logistics strategies with sourcing and execution plans Support issue resolution and escalations related to inventory availability, warehouse performance, or logistics constraints Provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership on risks, opportunities, and performance trends Team Leadership and Development Lead, mentor, and develop the North American logistics team, setting clear goals and performance expectations Foster a high-performance culture with strong morale, accountability, and continuous improvement Embed Vantage’s values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility into daily operations and leadership practices Qualifications Required 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or operations leadership Proven experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) or contracted warehouse providers Strong background in inventory management, forecasting, and operational reporting Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, data center, or capital construction programs Familiarity with compliance, audit, and quality requirements for high-value or mission-critical equipment Experience standing up or scaling warehouse networks in a fast-growth environment Core Competencies Operational leadership and execution discipline Inventory planning and cost forecasting Vendor and 3PL relationship management Risk identification and problem-solving People leadership and culture building #LI-WW1 #LI-Hybrid We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers. We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or operations leadership
• Proven experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) or contracted warehouse providers
• Strong background in inventory management, forecasting, and operational reporting
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, data center, or capital construction programs
• Familiarity with compliance, audit, and quality requirements for high-value or mission-critical equipment
• Experience standing up or scaling warehouse networks in a fast-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Lead all logistics operations across North America, ensuring inventory is positioned, tracked, and ready to support project and delivery schedules
• Oversee a network of contracted third-party warehouses strategically co-located with data center sites
• Establish standard operating procedures and governance models for logistics and warehousing operations
• Partner with warehouse suppliers to ensure accurate, timely reporting of inventory levels, material movements, and readiness status
• Work closely with the Cost team to forecast inventory requirements, carrying costs, and logistics-related expenditures
• Develop and maintain inventory planning models that align demand forecasts with construction and delivery schedules
• Collaborate with the Audit and Compliance teams to ensure warehouses meet equipment handling, storage, and environmental requirements
• Lead corrective action plans with warehouse suppliers to address audit findings or compliance gaps
• Ensure consistent adherence to contractual, safety, and quality standards across the warehouse network
• Support the selection, onboarding, and stand-up of new third-party warehouse suppliers as capacity expands
• Define readiness criteria, reporting requirements, and operational expectations for new facilities
• Serve as the primary logistics interface during warehouse ramp-up and stabilization periods
• Partner with Procurement, Construction, and OFCI Delivery teams to align logistics strategies with sourcing and execution plans
• Support issue resolution and escalations related to inventory availability, warehouse performance, or logistics constraints
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to leadership on risks, opportunities, and performance trends
• Lead, mentor, and develop the North American logistics team, setting clear goals and performance expectations
• Foster a high-performance culture with strong morale, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Embed Vantage’s values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility into daily operations and leadership practices

Benefits

• above market total compensation package
• comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
• benefits, recognition, training and development

What This Job Offers

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