[Hiring] Procurement Lead @Network Wireless Solutions

Role Description

The Procurement Lead - Data Center is responsible for end-to-end sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management for all data center-related goods and services. This role ensures cost-effective procurement, optimized supplier performance, and on-time delivery of mission-critical infrastructure, including:

• Servers
• Networking gear
• Power and cooling equipment
• Construction services
• Facility operations materials

The position partners closely with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to support capacity expansion and operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in data centers or high-tech infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills.
• Experience with data center hardware, facilities equipment, construction sourcing, or critical infrastructure.
• Proficiency with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle).
• Preferred: Experience in hyperscale cloud, colocation, or large-scale mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of power, cooling, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Certifications: CPSM, PMP, CSCP, or equivalent.

Requirements

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services.
• Forecast material and service demand based on capacity planning and construction roadmaps.
• Conduct market analysis to understand supply trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors capable of supporting high-volume, high-availability data center environments.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, quarterly business reviews, and SLA compliance.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and pricing to optimize cost and mitigate risk.
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle from requisition to delivery.
• Ensure materials and services meet technical specifications and compliance requirements.
• Manage logistics, lead times, and inventory levels for critical infrastructure.
• Partner with Construction, Facilities, IT, Engineering, and Operations to align procurement with project timelines.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, cost tracking, and spend optimization.
• Work with Legal on contract development, risk mitigation, and vendor agreements.
• Evaluate supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including alternative vendor options.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies, data center standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor global supply chain disruptions impacting data center equipment and materials.

Benefits

• Cost Savings: Achieve annual cost reduction targets.
• Cost Avoidance: Document and deliver 100% in avoided spend.
• Budget Adherence: Maintain ≤ 95% variance vs. forecasted spend.
• On Time Delivery: ≥ 95% of equipment/materials delivered by required dates.
• Supplier Quality: ≥ 90% compliance with specifications and SLAs.
• Supplier Risk: Maintain active mitigation plans for all critical suppliers.
• PO Cycle Time: Complete requisition-to-approval within 3 days.
• Sourcing Cycle Time: Conclude RFI/RFP processes within 30 days.
• Lead Time Optimization: Reduce lead times for critical infrastructure by 10%.
• Project Support: 100% of data center builds and expansions receive materials by milestone deadlines.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Achieve ≥ 9/10 rating from Engineering, Construction, Facilities & Ops.
• Forecast Accuracy: Provide procurement inputs enabling ≥ 85% demand accuracy.
• Policy Compliance: 100% adherence to procurement and audit requirements.
• Contract Management: 0% lapse in contract renewals for strategic suppliers.
• SLA Compliance: ≥ 95% vendor adherence to service-level commitments.
• Inventory Accuracy: Maintain ≥ 98% accuracy for critical spares.
• Stock-Out Prevention: 0 stock-outs for mission-critical components.
• Logistics Efficiency: Reduce freight/logistics cost by 10% YoY.