[Hiring] Senior Manager, Capital Equipment Procurement @5C Data Centers USA, Inc.

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager of Supply Chain (Capital Equipment Procurement & RFP) to build, lead, and scale our end-to-end RFP and procurement process for the critical capital equipment that powers, distributes, and cools our AI Factory and data center deployments.

• Own sourcing strategy, RFP development and management, supplier evaluation, contracting, and procurement execution for:
• Power and electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, busway, PDUs)
• Cooling equipment (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, controls, and liquid cooling systems)
• Other critical infrastructure for the data center, including owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment packages
• Establish structure, balance speed with risk, and create scalable RFP and procurement processes that support rapid growth without compromising reliability, cost discipline, or execution confidence.
• Partner closely with engineering, quality, construction, and operations teams to translate rapid deployment schedules into executable procurement plans for power, electrical, and cooling equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of supply chain leadership experience supporting complex capital equipment, infrastructure, or data center environments
• 10+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or capital equipment procurement, manufacturing procurement, or a related commercial role
• Proven track record scaling supply chain operations in startup/high-growth environments
• Strong global sourcing, supplier negotiation, and RFP/bid management experience for capital equipment
• Deep expertise in data center power, electrical, and cooling equipment supply chains
• Experience leading or contributing to ERP/MRP implementations across planning, procurement, and inventory workflows
• Strong analytical skills and ability to clearly translate supply chain risk into business impact for executive leadership

Requirements

• Establish and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to drive accountability on delivery, quality, cost, and capacity
• Establish material planning and forecasting processes aligned to deployment schedules
• Own end-to-end logistics for capital equipment (freight, international shipping, customs, site-level coordination)
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (capacity, geopolitics, single-source dependencies, schedule volatility)
• Drive cost initiatives like should-cost analysis and TCO optimization

Benefits

• Build a rewarding career in one of the world's fastest-growing industries
• Help power the infrastructure behind AI and high-performance computing
• Your ideas matter - we empower employees to help shape our future
• Competitive pay plus meaningful, lasting impact on the work you do