Manager, Technology Procurement,NA

About Vantage Data Centers

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 is an onsite role based in Sterling, VA or Denver, Colorado in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Position Description

As a Technology Procurement Manager, Vantage is seeking a highly motivated, strategic leader to manage and oversee the end-to-end procurement of IT materials, licenses, maintenance, software, hardware, professional services and associated supply chains. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization’s technology needs are met efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business objectives across multiple regions and markets.

The Technology Procurement Manager owns the full procurement lifecycle, from strategy development and sourcing through contract negotiation, ordering, delivery, and lifecycle management. This role provides leadership across international, cross-functional initiatives and serves as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement strategies support operational, financial, technical, and regional requirements. They will also drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier performance, risk management, and cost optimization.

This position requires managing complex, multi-region procurement programs simultaneously and collaborating closely with suppliers and internal teams including IT, Automation, Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal. Occasional travel to Vantage Data Center sites may be required.

Responsibilities

· Lead and manage the Technology Procurement function, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional business objectives

· Develop and execute procurement strategies for technology software, hardware, licensing, maintenance, and IT professional services

· Own and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs ensuring competitive sourcing outcomes and regional compliance

· Negotiate complex commercial agreements, master service agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms with regional vendors

· Build and oversee project-level and portfolio-level procurement budgets across regions, including forecasting and cost controls

· Oversee purchase order creation, approval workflows, and compliance within financial and ERP systems

· Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across regional vendor base

· Track and manage enterprise software licensing, renewals, and support agreements in coordination with Finance and IT

· Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies, accruals, currency considerations, and budget allocations

· Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement analysts or junior team members, supporting professional development and workload prioritization

· Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and deployment of technology assets worldwide

· Lead inventory management, forecasting, audits, and allocation of hardware across projects and regions

· Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, shortages, geopolitical impacts, or logistical delays, and communicate mitigation strategies to stakeholders

· Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and regional regulatory and compliance standards

· Continuously enhance procurement processes, tools, reporting, and governance frameworks to support scalability

· Provide post-order support including international order tracking, issue resolution, returns, and vendor escalations

Duties

· Partner with stakeholders to define technical specifications, scope, and operational requirements

· Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify best-value sourcing opportunities

· Ensure…