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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Hardware & Procurement Lead - **Company:** SciTec, Inc. - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,000.0 - $177,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Hardware Design, Network Topologies, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Networking Hardware, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Network Switches, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9127261/data-center-hardware-procurement-lead ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field. * 5+ years of experience in datacenter hardware coordination, infrastructure planning, or enterprise hardware procurement. * Strong understanding of servers, storage, and networking hardware. * Experience managing procurement cycles, vendor relationships, and technical hardware deliveries. * Experience working with federal contractors or DoD programs. * Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, long-lead procurement planning, and technical material purchasing. * Strong vendor negotiation skills and familiarity with technical product sourcing. * Excellent organizational and communication skills. * U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (active clearance preferred) *Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment ## Description Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. SciTec has immediate opportunity for a Data Center Hardware & Procurement Lead to manage design, procurement planning, material acquisition, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination in support of schedule-critical program execution across SciTec's technical portfolios. This role ensures timely purchasing of hardware, software, and infrastructure materials and plays a key part in maintaining momentum across engineering and development activities. Responsibilities * Hardware & Datacenter Design Coordination * Coordinate hardware design for datacenter builds (rack layout, network topology, power, cooling, cabling, optics, storage, compute nodes). * Translate system architecture requirements into actionable hardware specifications. * Partner with IaaS, Factory Infrastructure, Chief Engineer and PMO leads to ensure alignment with datacenter phases. * Maintain configuration baselines, hardware standards, and infrastructure documentation. Procurement & Vendor Management * Lead procurement for servers, storage arrays, network switches, KVMs, cabling, optics, power systems, and other datacenter hardware. * Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, validate technical compatibility, and track long-lead items. * Manage procurement schedules to meet critical path milestones and deployment timelines. * Oversee PO approvals, financial tracking, and hardware lifecycle planning. Cross-Functional Integration * Support hardware installation, staging, and acceptance during factory and site deployments. * Collaborate with engineering, cyber, operations, and logistics teams to ensure hardware meets operational and security requirements. * Track risks related to hardware shortages, vendor delays, compatibility issues, and environmental constraints. Oversight & Reporting * Maintain procurement dashboards, hardware BOMs, schedules, and risk logs. * Provide regular updates to PMO, IaaS, and engineering leadership on procurement status, blocking issues, and hardware readiness. 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