About Vantage

Vantage 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.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage's data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and manages these partners to deliver projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, aligning long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that manages Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment and corresponding supply chains. In this role, you will manage every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish. As a regional lead, you will manage numerous projects simultaneously, coordinating with external supply chain partners and internal teams including Construction Cost and Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal.

Essential Job Functions

Equipment Procurement and Management

• •Autonomously drive equipment submittals from inception to completion.
• •Manage electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.
• •Competitively bid and procure various types of mechanical and electrical equipment including Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, Generators, and other electrical distribution gear.

Vendor and Supplier Management

• •Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.
• •Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors.
• •Support the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Coordination

• •Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.
• •Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.
• •Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.

Budget and Financial Management

• •Maintain complex project budgets, ensuring all purchases are appropriately costed to a project.
• •Support Finance and Accounting teams with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.
• •Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• •Work closely with engineering and sales teams to address client requests and design changes.
• •Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.

Negotiation and Contracts

• •Write RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors to secure the best terms and conditions.
• •Support the negotiation of complex equipment and service requests, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints.

Job Requirements

• •3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or construction.
• •Data center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• •Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
• •Strong organizational and project management skills.
• •Technical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems.
• •Knowledge of construction management processes.
• •Aptitude to learn quickly and drive things to closure autonomously.
• •Strong business acumen and commercial background.
• •Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
• •Superb communication skills with ability to present technical data to executive level leadership.
• •Travel expected up to 5%, may increase over time.