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About the Role
Fleet Data Centers is seeking an experienced and results-driven supply chain Mechanical GCM Director to lead the procurement of Mechanical Cooling Equipment for our data center development projects. This role is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle from acquisition to operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial equipment supply chain and deep knowledge of the unique requirements of data center mission-critical infrastructure.
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
- 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Equipment supply chain, with at least 3-5 years focused on data center mission critical infrastructure
- Deep understanding of data center systems and associated vendors (OEMs and integrators)
- Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale infrastructure or data center projects
- 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
Skills
- Integrity and Ethical Standards
- Effective Communication
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Analytical Ability
- Influence and Persuasion
- Operational Paranoia
- Relationship Management
- Mechanical Cooling Equipment procurement
- Industrial equipment supply chain
- Data center mission-critical infrastructure
- Chillers
- Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC)
- Adiabatic Cooling
- Site Water Treatment
- Cooling Towers
- Cooling Distribution Units
- Fan Walls
Location
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- Austin, TX
- Alexandria, VA
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Equipment supply chain
- 3-5 years focused on data center mission critical 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
Salary/Compensations
- $180,000 - $225,000 + Discretionary Annual Bonus
Benefits
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K program
- Standard paid holidays
- Unlimited PTO
About the Company
- Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses.
- Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.
- Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand.
- Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+.
- This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.
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.