Senior Director, Regional Execution, NA

Senior Director Of Procurement Execution, Na Vantage

Vantage Data Centers 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.

This role can be based in Ashburn, VA or remote.

In a Senior Director of Procurement Execution, NA Vantage is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that manages Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment (OFCI) and corresponding supply chains. In this role, you will lead and develop every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish as well as lead other project managers.

Daily responsibilities include providing executive leadership for North American Energy Procurement, Logistics, OFCI, and strategic sourcing functions; leading complex commercial negotiations and supplier partnerships; directing RFP development and contract execution; overseeing equipment procurement, submittals, and delivery performance; managing and forecasting capital budgets exceeding $800M; evaluating data center infrastructure strategies; and driving cross-functional alignment with Operations, Construction, Finance, Engineering, and executive leadership to ensure successful project execution, cost optimization, and supply chain resiliency.

As a Senior Director, you will be required to manage numerous projects in multiple regions simultaneously. Regular collaboration and coordination will be required with our external supply chain partners and numerous internal teams such as Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal. Monthly travel to manufacturers and project sites will also be required.

Logistics, Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Provide executive leadership for North American logistics, inventory management, and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives, project execution requirements, and long-range procurement strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams responsible for transportation, warehousing, inventory planning, equipment allocation, and material flow across a multi-billion-dollar capital project portfolio.
• Develop and maintain multi-year inventory and capacity planning strategies, ensuring the availability of critical equipment while optimizing working capital, storage costs, and supply chain resiliency.
• Establish and oversee enterprise-wide forecasting, reporting, and analytics for equipment demand, logistics performance, inventory levels, cash flow, and project cost requirements.
• Partner with Finance, Construction, Engineering, Operations, and Executive Leadership to develop long-range capital forecasts, mitigate supply chain risks, and support strategic business decisions.
• Direct logistics providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery, efficient execution, and continuous improvement of supply chain performance.
• Lead executive reviews of project-specific inventory deviations, equipment customization requirements, and allocation strategies to ensure alignment with project schedules and customer commitments.
• Drive governance, reporting, and KPI development related to logistics, inventory management, forecast accuracy, cost performance, and supply chain effectiveness across the North American portfolio.
• Champion process standardization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance visibility, scalability, and operational efficiency throughout the supply chain

Procurement Management

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of North American procurement functions, including Energy Procurement, Logistics, Cost Management, and OFCI, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, project delivery requirements, and long-term supply chain strategies.
• Direct the development and execution of sourcing strategies, RFP processes, and commercial frameworks while providing guidance and executive support for complex supplier negotiations, contract execution, and risk management initiatives.
• Establish governance and performance standards for equipment procurement, submittal management, supplier engagement, and delivery execution across a diverse portfolio of data center projects.
• Lead long-range equipment demand planning, inventory forecasting, and capacity management strategies to support growth objectives, optimize capital deployment, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to evaluate procurement strategies, equipment standardization initiatives, and project-specific requirements, providing insight and direction on critical business decisions.
• Oversee procurement reporting,…