Procurement Principal, Equipment

Overview

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers with 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 up leveling data center development scales 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 with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field – or equivalent demonstrated work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, including 2+ years focused on mechanical systems or mission critical infrastructure

• 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 communications skills
• Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility in supply chain
• Integrity and Ethical Standards:
  Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers
• Effective Communication:
  Ability to convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, with presentations to internal leadership teams
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
  Understand emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others during negotiations
• Strategic Thinking:
  Align supplier relationships with broader organizational goals
• Critical Thinking:
  Find innovative solutions and adapt to challenges
• Analytical Ability:
  Make data-driven decisions and identify risks
• Influence and Persuasion:
  Build consensus and secure favorable agreements while maintaining relationships
• Operational Paranoia:
  Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and implement preventive measures for safety, security, availability and scale
• Relationship Management:
  Build long-term partnerships and a broad network for benchmarking and sourcing options

• MBA, MS in Supply Chain or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
• Deep understanding of data center mechanical systems and associated vendors (OEMs and integrators)
• Data center mechanical equipment procurement experience
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence

• Work location is flexible to Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, or Arlington, VA
• 10-20% travel to Fleet offices and Vendors

$160-$200K base plus bonus

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Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization’s ongoing needs. 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