Procurement Manager, Data Centers - Americas - P2026060
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Business Development, Systems Engineer, Business Systems/ Tech Analyst
At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.
Job Title:Procurement Manager, Data Centers - Americas - P2026060/000054
Company:Prologis
A day in the lifePrologis is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Sourcing Manager, Data Centers to lead sourcing and procurement of owner-furnished/contractor-installed equipment (OFCI) across a broad set of mission‑critical data center categories. You’ll serve as the commercial lead supporting powered shell and turnkey data center development, as well as electrical substation development, partnering closely with Development, Design/Engineering, Construction/GCs, Commissioning, and Legal.
This is an experienced data center sourcing and procurement role in a specialized environment—ideal for someone who has run OFCI programs across multiple equipment families (electrical power chain, cooling/thermal, controls, and supporting infrastructure) and can drive outcomes across strategy, contracting, and delivery execution.
Key responsibilities include:Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Data Center Cap Ex)
- Own end-to-end strategic sourcing for multiple data center categories, including:
- Switchgear & Power Distribution (MV/LV switch gear, switchboards, busway, breakers, ATS, PDUs/RPPs)
- Critical Power (UPS systems, batteries/energy storage interfaces, generators and fuel systems where applicable)
- Cooling / Thermal Management (chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, heat rejection/heat exchangers)
- Supporting infrastructure (controls, monitoring, ancillary packages as applicable)
- Build and execute category strategies (supplier segmentation, should‑cost/TCO inputs, competitive bidding strategy, preferred vendor programs, contracting standards).
- Lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), bid leveling, negotiation, commercial evaluation, award recommendations, and contract execution (MSAs, SOWs, exhibits, SLAs).
- Manage the OFCI procurement lifecycle across a portfolio of projects: demand planning, procurement schedules, PO placement, manufacturing milestones, logistics coordination, and delivery readiness.
- Drive supplier accountability for submittals
, drawing packages, manufacturing schedules, FAT/SAT readiness, and delivery milestones—keeping projects on track for commissioning and energization dates. - Partner with EPCs and commissioning teams to align commercial terms with installation, quality, warranty, and startup requirements.
- Build strong relationships with OEMs and key suppliers; run supplier performance management (KPIs/scorecards, QBRs, corrective action plans).
- Manage supply risk: capacity constraints, lead times, material shortages, logistics disruptions, and supplier financial health—developing mitigation plans (dual sourcing, alternates, inventory buffers, schedule resequencing).
- Identify opportunities for standardization, framework agreements, and volume leverage to improve cost, lead time, and delivery reliability.
- Serve as a commercial sourcing partner to Data Center Development teams—translating design intent into procurement strategy and execution plans.
- Collaborate with engineering to align specs with market availability and cost/schedule tradeoffs (value engineering without compromising reliability).
- Provide clear executive‑ready updates on procurement status, risk, and decisions—supporting governance cadences and reporting.
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management within capital projects, mission‑critical…
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