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About the Role

Lead the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of electrical equipment for data center development projects, managing the full procurement lifecycle for key electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational objectives
• Lead end-to-end RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) from initiation through supplier selection and award
• Conduct industry analysis and supply base assessments to evaluate supplier capacity and capabilities
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and new product development processes
• Drive supplier performance and relationship management (SPRM) initiatives
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks through strategic planning
• Oversee category lifecycle management and transition strategies
• Implement sustainability and social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain
• Monitor and report on key performance metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• At least 3 years focused on electrical systems or mission critical energy infrastructure
• Deep understanding of data center electrical systems and associated vendors (OEMs and integrators)
• Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects
• Proven track record in global procurement and supplier relationship management
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management tools, data analytics, and BI tools
• Excellent project management, contract management, change management and communication skills
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain
• MBA, MS in Supply Chain or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence
• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.

Skills

• Electrical Equipment Procurement
• Sourcing
• Negotiation
• Procurement Lifecycle Management
• HV Transformers
• Transformers
• Circuit Breakers
• Instrument Transformers
• Generators
• MV/LV Electrical Distribution Equipment
• Power Generation
• MW Switchgear
• MV Transformers
• UPS
• LV Switchgear
• Building Systems
• ATS
• PDU
• Panel Boards
• Mission Critical Environments
• RFx Processes
• Supplier Selection
• Supplier Award
• Industry Analysis
• Supply Base Assessment
• Supplier Onboarding
• Supplier Qualification
• New Product Development
• Supplier Performance Management
• Supplier Relationship Management (SPRM)
• Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
• Category Lifecycle Management
• Sustainability Initiatives
• Social Responsibility Initiatives
• Key Performance Metrics Reporting
• Cost Savings Analysis
• Procurement Cycle Time Analysis
• Data Center Electrical Systems
• Supply Chain Management Tools
• Data Analytics
• BI Tools
• Project Management
• Contract Management
• Change Management
• Communication
• Ethical Standards
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Strategic Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Ability
• Influence
• Persuasion
• Operational Paranoia
• Relationship Management

Location

• Seattle, WA
• Denver, CO
• Austin, TX
• Alexandria, VA

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• 3+ years focused on electrical systems or mission critical energy infrastructure

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• MBA, MS in Supply Chain or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Black Belt

Salary/Compensations

• $160,000 - $200,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K program
• Standard paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO

About the Company

• Fleet Data Centers Employment

Equal Opportunity

• Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.