AI Infrastructure Procurement Specialist

Zenlayer, Inc
Diamond Bar, CA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Data Centers AI Infrastructure

Job description

As AI computing demand continues to accelerate, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing data center capacity nationwide. You will work closely with internal infrastructure, engineering, operations, and leadership teams to source colocation opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and build long-term relationships with data center providers, landlords, utilities, and strategic partners., * Source and evaluate data center opportunities across the United States to support AI infrastructure expansion.

  • Build and maintain relationships with colocation providers, real estate owners, developers, utility companies, and infrastructure partners.
  • Support procurement and commercial negotiations for data center capacity, including pricing, contract terms, and service agreements.
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, deployment, finance, and operations teams to assess site feasibility.
  • Assist with due diligence on power availability, facility readiness, connectivity, and operational requirements.
  • Track market intelligence, including data center availability, power capacity, pricing trends, and regional supply dynamics.
  • Travel extensively throughout the U.S. to visit sites, attend industry meetings, and develop partner relationships.
  • Help establish scalable sourcing processes as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated AI Infrastructure Procurement Specialist to help expand our AI infrastructure footprint across the United States., This role requires frequent travel and is ideal for someone who enjoys building from the ground up in a fast-paced startup environment. Local candidates are preferred, however open to remote-based candidates as well., * 1+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Data Center Operations
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Infrastructure Development
  • Facilities Management
  • Utility or Power-related industries
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
  • Willingness to travel frequently across the United States (up to 50-70%).
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
  • Data center procurement or capacity sourcing
  • Colocation services
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Power infrastructure or utility coordination
  • Site selection
  • Contract negotiation
  • AI/HPC infrastructure
  • Cloud infrastructure ecosystem

Entry-level candidates with strong learning ability are encouraged to apply. Experienced professionals are also welcome.

What We’re Looking For

  • We’re looking for someone who:
  • Has an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoys solving new challenges.
  • Is resourceful, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves.
  • Can build relationships quickly with external partners.
  • Is excited about helping build next-generation AI infrastructure.
  • Thrives in a startup environment where priorities evolve quickly.

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