Associate Procurement Manager

🕒 August 20

🌽 Illinois, Ohio, +3 more states – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🛒 Procurement

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Aligned Data Centers

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2013

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Construction • Consulting • Logistics

Aligned Data Centers is a leading provider of flexible, scalable data center solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability and operational excellence. They offer a range of services including connectivity, migration, and remote hands across various strategic locations in North America and Latin America. Their innovative designs incorporate hybrid cooling systems and are tailored to meet diverse technology requirements, facilitating swift expansion and efficient use of resources. Aligned is committed to sustainable practices, boasting 100% uptime and zero water usage in their data halls, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving data center industry.

📋 Description

• Support management of assigned data center equipment categories, including sourcing, commercial evaluation, vendor management, and procurement execution • Work with strategic vendor partners to align with programmatic needs, technical requirements, and procurement strategy • Develop relationships with vendor account management, sales, operations, and technical teams • Support and eventually lead competitive sourcing activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial comparisons, vendor recommendations, and award documentation • Collaborate with construction, engineering, finance, accounting, and other internal stakeholders • Support creation and processing of purchase orders, change orders, and commercial documentation • Track, analyze, and report on equipment pricing, cost drivers, market conditions, lead times, and capacity constraints • Prepare commercial analyses, bid leveling, pricing comparisons, and cost models • Assist with commercial negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments • Coordinate vendor inputs, track open items, and assist with commercial reviews and documentation • Support long-term equipment demand, capacity, and procurement planning • Develop working knowledge of data center equipment and its technical requirements • Learn assigned equipment categories through engineering collaboration, vendor resources, manufacturing facility visits, and equipment reviews • Review equipment specifications, technical proposals, and vendor offerings • Maintain procurement data, vendor documentation, commercial records, and reporting • Prepare and present procurement analyses, recommendations, and vendor updates • Contribute to improving Platform Procurement processes, tools, standards, and reporting • Take increasing ownership of assigned equipment categories and procurement initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience • 1-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, construction, manufacturing, project management, data/information systems, or another relevant field • Strong technical aptitude and curiosity • Ability and willingness to develop an understanding of technical specifications, equipment documentation, engineering drawings, and other technical information • Strong Excel skills, including organizing and analyzing large data sets, developing formulas and analytical models, performing data comparisons, and presenting findings • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Hands-on, self-directed approach to learning and problem solving • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Strong attention to detail • Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of work • Ability to work effectively across technical, commercial, financial, and operational teams • Ability to travel as required • Desired: experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or another technically oriented environment • Desired: exposure to data center, electrical, mechanical, or other mission-critical infrastructure equipment • Desired: experience supporting RFPs, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, or purchasing activities • Desired: familiarity with equipment manufacturing, production planning, or supply-chain management • Desired: experience with commercial or financial analysis, pricing comparisons, forecasting, or cost modeling • Desired: familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, or technical scopes • Desired: experience working directly with suppliers or external business partners • Desired: exposure to purchase orders, change orders, contracts, or other commercial agreements

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants • FSA for health and dependent care • 401(k) plan with company match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Short-Term Disability insurance • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability with medical election • Voluntary life coverage • Critical illness coverage • Legal coverage • Additional disability coverage • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Wellhub gym membership • Other wellness initiatives