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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Procurement Specialist - **Company:** Job Cloud Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Big Data, Data Centers, Data Integrity, Excel Formulas, Lookup Table, Oracle (Applications), Pivot Tables, Procurement Software, SAP (Applications), SAP Ariba - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/54596ece-065e-4e44-95c1-87f448b575f2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. * 5+ years of procurement experience with a minimum of 1+ years supporting Data Center procurement operations. * Hands-on experience procuring Data Center infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, cabling, racks, or colocation-related services. * Strong experience with Coupa or equivalent enterprise procurement platforms. * Experience working as a Buyer, Purchaser, or Procurement Operations professional. * Proven ability to perform price analysis and cost variance evaluation. * High-accuracy data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail. * Strong vendor management and supplier negotiation experience., * Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or a related field. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, and complex formulas. * Experience with additional procurement or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as SAP, Ariba, or Oracle. * Experience with invoice management, reconciliation, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows. * Familiarity with Data Center operations, deployment cycles, and infrastructure lifecycle management. Tools and Technologies: * Coupa * SAP, Ariba, Oracle (preferred) * Microsoft Excel * Procurement and Contract Management Systems * Purchase Request (PR) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Platforms * Data Center Infrastructure Procurement Tools ## Description Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Center Procurement Specialist to support large-scale Data Center operations. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities from purchase request creation through supplier coordination, contract support, delivery tracking, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting procurement within a Data Center environment and possess a strong understanding of infrastructure hardware, services procurement, and mission-critical operations., * Ensure daily execution and accountability across all procurement workflows for assigned Data Center programs. * Own Coupa administration and creation of Purchase Requests (PRs) for a large Data Center organization. * Manage tender events including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), bid analysis, and follow-on contract generation. * Track product shipments, delivery milestones, and fulfillment accuracy for Data Center-related hardware and services. * Create and submit Purchase Requests while maintaining data accuracy across procurement systems. * Monitor requisitions and coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and suppliers. * Audit procurement tools, transactions, and records to ensure service level agreement (SLA) compliance and data integrity. * Analyze price variance across infrastructure components, support services, and project scope changes. * Manage vendor relationships in a high-availability operations environment. * Identify workflow gaps and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)