Vice President, Procurement – Data Center Infrastructure

• Lead global procurement strategy, operating model and execution for major capital equipment, power solutions and infrastructure programs

• Translate construction demand into category strategies, sourcing plans, supplier capacity and business continuity plans

• Partner with Construction, Design, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability and regional business leaders

• Report to executive leadership, customers and stakeholders on program performance, supply risk, cost, schedule and strategic priorities

• Lead the global major capital equipment program and manage significant spend

• Develop a resilient supplier ecosystem across multiple geographies and cultures

• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contractual relationships

• Use cost analysis, project economics, financial modeling and market intelligence to improve sourcing decisions

• Oversee warehousing and logistics requirements across the supply chain

• Establish program objectives, governance and KPIs

• Partner with project teams from inception through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational go-live

• Review due diligence and core project documentation including design, budget, schedule, phasing and procurement strategy

• Identify risks and lead cross-functional mitigation plans

• Steer procurement strategy for power-related infrastructure, grid planning, interconnections, substations, onsite generation and renewable energy

• Evaluate emerging technologies, supplier capabilities and industry best practices

• Advance responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments

• Lead, structure, motivate and develop a diverse global organization

• Build leadership capability and succession depth through coaching, mentoring and development

• 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, construction procurement, capital programs or a related field
• Experience supporting major construction, engineering, infrastructure or capital-intensive programs
• Experience developing category strategies, securing supplier capacity, managing major capital equipment spend and negotiating complex, high-value commercial agreements
• Ability to lead concurrent programs across geographies and cultures in a global, matrixed organization
• Capability in cost analysis, project economics, financial modeling, market intelligence and data-driven decision-making
• Experience building and managing strategic supplier relationships and influencing senior executives
• 10+ years of people leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management, engineering, energy management or related field
• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities or digital infrastructure preferred but not required
• Exposure to power procurement, electric utilities, grid interconnections, substations, onsite generation or energy-related contracting advantageous
• Knowledge of global construction standards, commissioning and operational go-live processes preferred
• Must be able to lead complex global portfolios and high-performing global teams

Demonstrates expertise in leading global procurement strategies and managing major capital equipment programs while ensuring effective supplier relationships and sustainability commitments. Proficient in cost analysis, financial modeling, and navigating complex commercial negotiations across diverse geographies.

• Global Procurement Strategy
• Complex Commercial Negotiations
• Cost Analysis
• Supplier Relationship Management
• People Leadership

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Modeling
• Project Economics
• Category Strategies
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Construction Procurement
• Risk Mitigation
• Governance and KPIs
• Market Intelligence

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Influencing

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management
• Bachelor's Degree in Energy Management

• Capital Programs
• Infrastructure
• Power Procurement
• Electric Utilities
• Grid Interconnections
• Renewable Energy
• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Digital Infrastructure
• Global Construction Standards
• Operational Go-Live Processes