Procurement Associate

Dagen Personnel is recruiting a Procurement Associate based in Irving/Las Colinas, TX, for a leading company focused on developing next-generation data center infrastructure.

This position will support the procurement of owner-furnished mechanical and plumbing equipment for a major data center construction program. The role will manage purchase orders, support sourcing and RFQs, expedite long-lead equipment, track deliveries, coordinate with EPC and site teams, and ensure equipment arrives according to the construction schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase orders for mechanical equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, piping, valves, VFDs, and related systems.
• Support RFQs, bid tabulations, supplier communications, and awards.
• Expedite long-lead equipment and monitor production and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate OFCI equipment deliveries with EPC and site teams.
• Manage the full PO lifecycle, including change orders, milestone payments, invoice discrepancies, and closeout.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, drawings, FATs, and factory testing.
• Assist with OS&D and warranty claims.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, lead-time, and PO information.

Qualifications:

• 4–6 years of hands‑on procurement/buying experience with capital equipment, engineered systems, or construction materials .
• Experience purchasing mechanical equipment, such as chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, pumps, HVAC equipment, or similar systems.
• Experience with the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and ERP-based purchasing.
• Experience managing long‑lead equipment and expediting deliveries.
• Knowledge of commercial terms, including Incoterms, freight terms, payment milestones, and warranties.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, semiconductor, heavy industrial, EPC, or similar environments.
• Experience with OFCI/CFCI delivery models and working with EPC or GC partners.
• Experience coordinating factory acceptance testing.
• Ability to read mechanical equipment schedules, specifications, and submittals.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Coupa, or similar ERP/procurement systems.
• APICS/ASCM or ISM certification is a plus.