Director, Procurement Preconstruction, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role will be based in our Ashburn, VA office in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days onsite, 2 days flexible).

The Director of Procurement, Preconstruction is responsible for leading the long-range procurement strategy for Vantage Data Centers' Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) program, with a planning horizon of three to five years. This role provides strategic leadership across preconstruction procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing to ensure Vantage is positioned to meet future capacity, schedule, cost, and technology requirements.

This leader will manage the Strategic Sourcing and Preconstruction Procurement teams, oversee vendor performance and governance, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategy with evolving product designs and delivery models. The role works side-by-side with the Senior Director of OFCI Delivery to support issue resolution and escalations and plays a critical role in enabling successful execution across North America.

Essential Job Functions

OFCI Strategy and Preconstruction Leadership

• Develop and execute the long-term (3-5 year) OFCI procurement strategy aligned with Vantage's growth plans, product roadmap, and regional delivery needs

• Lead preconstruction procurement efforts to support early project planning, budget development, equipment readiness, and schedule certainty

• Partner with Development, Construction, and Delivery teams to ensure procurement strategies are embedded early in project lifecycles

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Lead the North American Category Management team, setting sourcing strategies, capacity plans, and supplier roadmaps across critical OFCI categories

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, contracting strategies, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical equipment

• Ensure sourcing strategies balance cost, schedule, quality, scalability, and resilience

Vendor Management and Governance

• Own vendor management programs, including supplier segmentation, new supplier reviews, and performance expectations

• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment to Vantage priorities

• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards to track performance across cost, delivery, quality, innovation, and responsiveness

Cross-Functional Partnership and Innovation

• Work closely with Innovation Engineering and the Global Product team to understand new OFCI designs, technologies, and product standards

• Translate new product and design concepts into scalable procurement and sourcing strategies

• Support the rollout of new OFCI products by establishing supplier strategies, qualification plans, and capacity alignment

Delivery Support and Escalation Management

• Partner with the Senior Director of OFCI Delivery to support execution-related escalations and supplier performance issues

• Provide strategic guidance and supplier leverage to resolve delivery, capacity, or contractual challenges

• Ensure feedback loops between delivery execution and future sourcing strategies

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing strategic sourcing, category management, and preconstruction procurement teams

• Establish clear objectives, operating rhythms, and performance metrics across the organization

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership, preferably in data centers, infrastructure, energy, or large-scale industrial projects

• Proven experience leading preconstruction or long-range procurement planning for complex capital programs

• Strong background in category management, vendor governance, and executive-level supplier engagement

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders rooted in values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility

• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams

Preferred

• 5+ years with OFCI Data Center Equipment

• Familiarity with data center equipment categories (power generation, electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, or similar)

• Experience working with product development or engineering teams on new technology rollouts

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $180,000 - $190,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AP2

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!