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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Procurement - Data Centers - **Company:** RELATED - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $250,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000glleo7 ## About the Role + Minimum of 15 years of experience in real estate development, procurement, or construction management, with at least 5 years leading OFCI procurement for data centers or similar mission-critical infrastructure. + Demonstrated expertise in vendor negotiation, equipment sourcing, and procurement strategy for electrical and mechanical infrastructure in hyperscale or colocation environments + Deep understanding of long-lead mission-critical components, including their role in commissioning and integration + Strong ability to read and interpret complex design documents, technical specifications, procurement schedules, and vendor proposals + Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including coordination with internal teams, OEMs, and contractors + Experience developing and managing procurement schedules, tracking tools, and reporting frameworks for multi-phase data center builds + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus + Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. ## Description + Serve as the primary procurement lead for all owner-furnished equipment across multiple data center projects, ensuring alignment with design, schedule, and performance requirements. + Directly manage relationships with OEMs, distributors, and specialty vendors of mission-critical infrastructure such as switchgear, UPS systems, CRACs, PDUs, chillers, generators, and high-voltage equipment + Drive the competitive sourcing process for OFCI packages: issue RFIs and RFPs, manage vendor Q&A, evaluate responses, and present clear recommendations for award to internal stakeholders + Collaborate with design, development, and construction teams to align OFCI procurement schedules with fast-track project timelines and construction sequencing + Work with internal teams to define technical and performance specifications for OFCI packages; coordinate with engineers to ensure documentation supports accurate vendor scoping + Develop detailed bid and leveling packages for OFCI equipment, with an emphasis on total cost, lead times, warranty terms, logistics, and commissioning support + Monitor production timelines, shipping milestones, and on-site delivery logistics in coordination with construction managers and trade contractors + Lead scope review meetings and commercial negotiations with vendors; ensure contracts support project needs related to lead time, reliability, and uptime expectations + Track and report OFCI procurement status across multiple projects, including commitments, remaining exposure, change orders, and cost impacts + Stay current on supply chain trends in power and cooling equipment, identifying risks to schedule or pricing and proposing mitigation strategies + Support project teams in resolving equipment-related disputes, delivery delays, or commissioning challenges; act as point of escalation for vendor performance issues + Coordinate closeout documentation and warranty onboarding for all OFCI assets, ensuring a smooth transition to operations teams and facilities management. ## Related Videos - [Minimising the Carbon Footprint of Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1198-minimising-the-carbon-footprint-of-workloads) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Fighting Fraud with an AI Grandma - Ben Hopkins and Morten Legarth from faith @ VCCP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1316-fighting-fraud-with-an-ai-grandma-ben-hopkins-and-morten-legarth-from-faith-vccp) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Empowering and Motivating Developers in a Purpose-Driven Team of the Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1177-empowering-and-motivating-developers-in-a-purpose-driven-team-of-the-future) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)