Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

Locations: Seattle, WA | San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Our client, an organization operating within the advanced technology and infrastructure sector, is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to oversee purchasing strategies, supplier relationships, and supply chain operations supporting complex data center environments.

This position offers an opportunity for a resourceful procurement professional to establish scalable purchasing practices, coordinate critical equipment acquisition, and work closely with technical and financial stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines commercial negotiation expertise with a practical understanding of infrastructure requirements and the ability to navigate evolving operational priorities.

This Role Offers

• Opportunity to shape procurement operations and establish purchasing practices that support expanding infrastructure needs.
• Direct collaboration with engineering, project delivery, and financial teams on significant equipment investments.
• A hands-on position offering substantial ownership of supplier strategy, purchasing activities, and operational improvements.
• Exposure to technically sophisticated projects requiring creative sourcing solutions and proactive supply planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct purchasing and supplier selection for infrastructure development, including electrical and mechanical systems, computing equipment, and network technologies.
• Develop supplier partnerships, oversee competitive bidding activities, negotiate commercial agreements, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Coordinate equipment availability and movement, including purchasing timelines, transportation arrangements, international shipments, and site delivery.
• Establish inventory management practices that provide visibility into equipment throughout its operational lifecycle, including returns and replacements.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and finance to align purchasing plans with anticipated demand, implementation schedules, and financial requirements.
• Evaluate sourcing vulnerabilities and implement contingency strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain equipment availability.
• Develop standardized procurement procedures, reporting tools, and supplier management practices that support consistent execution across projects.
• Support purchasing budgets, expenditure planning, and financial assessments associated with infrastructure investments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, including at least three years supporting data centers, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale operations.
• Demonstrated experience acquiring mission-critical facility systems, computing hardware, or networking equipment.
• Established familiarity with infrastructure equipment manufacturers, suppliers, distribution channels, and related vendor networks.
• Strong commercial negotiation capabilities, including supplier agreements, purchasing terms, and ongoing vendor relationship management.
• Experience developing or implementing inventory controls, equipment tracking systems, or procurement-related operational processes.
• Excellent organizational abilities with the capacity to establish procedures, manage competing priorities, and operate effectively in evolving environments.
• Additional exposure to large-scale infrastructure providers, specialized computing hardware, international logistics, or enterprise procurement platforms is advantageous.

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