Job Description:
• Own procurement strategy for generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and PDUs across multi-site build-out schedules
• Manage 12–24+ month lead times by securing production slots early and sequencing orders against construction milestones
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers, general contractors, and EPC firms to align equipment with design specifications
• Manage strategic relationships with MEP OEMs, including capacity reservations and volume agreements
• Coordinate factory witness testing, field commissioning, and startup support with vendors
• Model equipment spend against site capacity plans, tracking cost per MW and escalation trends
• Build contingency strategies for switchgear and transformer shortages through multi-vendor qualification and strategic inventory buffers
• Align equipment specifications with utility interconnection requirements, local code compliance, and permitting timelines
• Prioritize equipment supporting renewable integration, efficient PUE, and emissions reduction
• Negotiate extended warranties, spare parts inventories, and long-term service agreements for critical equipment
Requirements:
• 10+ years of experience in MEP or critical infrastructure procurement, ideally within data centers, power infrastructure, or large-scale capital equipment
• Established relationships with major MEP OEMs, including Caterpillar, Cummins, Vertiv, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Trane, Carrier, and ABB
• Deep understanding of redundancy tiers (N, N+1, 2N) and how equipment specifications map to design and engineering requirements
• Proven track record managing long-lead-time equipment, including generators, switchgear, and transformers, against aggressive construction schedules
• Experience with capex modeling, cost-per-MW tracking, and escalation forecasting across major equipment categories
• Comfort operating independently and owning procurement execution end-to-end without a supporting team
• Ability to manage generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, and PDUs
• Experience coordinating factory witness testing (FAT), field commissioning (Cx), and startup support
• Knowledge of utility interconnection requirements, local code compliance, and permitting timelines
Benefits:
• Diverse, driven team
• Employee development opportunities
• Employee voice and participation in company goals
• Mission-driven work focused on renewable energy and emissions reduction