Vantage Data Centers · 2 days ago
Manager, Technology Procurement,NA
Sterling, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leader in powering and cooling technology for major hyperscalers and enterprises. They are seeking a Technology Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of IT materials and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Technology Procurement function, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional business objectives
Develop and execute procurement strategies for technology software, hardware, licensing, maintenance, and IT professional services
Own and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs ensuring competitive sourcing outcomes and regional compliance
Negotiate complex commercial agreements, master service agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms with regional vendors
Build and oversee project-level and portfolio-level procurement budgets across regions, including forecasting and cost controls
Oversee purchase order creation, approval workflows, and compliance within financial and ERP systems
Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across regional vendor base
Track and manage enterprise software licensing, renewals, and support agreements in coordination with Finance and IT
Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies, accruals, currency considerations, and budget allocations
Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement analysts or junior team members, supporting professional development and workload prioritization
Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and deployment of technology assets worldwide
Lead inventory management, forecasting, audits, and allocation of hardware across projects and regions
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, shortages, geopolitical impacts, or logistical delays, and communicate mitigation strategies to stakeholders
Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and regional regulatory and compliance standards
Continuously enhance procurement processes, tools, reporting, and governance frameworks to support scalability
Provide post-order support including international order tracking, issue resolution, returns, and vendor escalations
Partner with stakeholders to define technical specifications, scope, and operational requirements
Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify best-value sourcing opportunities
Ensure purchases are accurately budgeted, approved, and allocated to appropriate projects or cost centers across regions
Lead the approval, release, and coordination of technology equipment and services across international supply chains
Negotiate best-landed pricing, logistics models, and commercial structures supply networks
Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, and lifecycle management of technology assets
Support strategic planning initiatives related to technology growth, regional expansion, capacity scaling, and standardization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5–8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing, with a strong focus on technology, software, hardware, and IT professional services
Demonstrated experience managing international vendor contracts, negotiations, and strategic supplier relationships
Proven leadership experience, including mentoring or managing procurement professionals across geographies
Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management tools, and ERP platforms used in international organizations
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including management of complex budgets, multi-currency considerations, and financial models
Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, procurement methodologies, and best practices
Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced organization and drive initiatives to completion
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across cultures and regions
Preferred
Prior experience supporting data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.95BKey Investors
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority,GICMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,Societe GeneraleGIC,MEAG
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $341.02M
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
2026-02-03
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