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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.\n Procurement Department\nThe Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.\nPosition Overview\nAs a Technical Project Manager, Vantage is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that manages Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment and corresponding supply chains. In this role, you will manage every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish. Daily tasks include writing RFP’s, negotiating deals and contracts with vendors, reviewing/managing equipment submittals, delivery tracking, building maintaining complex project budgets, and evaluating data center equipment designs.\nAs a regional lead, you will be required to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Regular teamwork and coordination will be required with our external supply chain partners and numerous internal teams such as Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal\nEssential Job Functions:\nEquipment Procurement and Management:\nAutonomously drive equipment submittals from inception to completion.\nManage electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.\nCompetitively bid and procure various types of mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, Generators, and other electrical distribution gear\nVendor and Supplier Management:\nServe as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.\nMaintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors as applicable.\nSupport the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.\nProject Coordination:\nAnalyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.\nSchedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.\nBudget and Financial Management:\nMaintain complex project budgets, ensuring all purchases are appropriately costed to a project.\nSupport Finance and Accounting teams with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.\nManage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nWork closely with engineering and sales teams to address client requests and design changes.\nCoordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.\nNegotiation and Contracts:\nWrite RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors to secure the best terms and conditions.\nSupport the negotiation of complex equipment and service requests, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints.\nAdditional Duties:\nHandle additional duties as assigned by Management.\nJob Requirements\nExperience\n3+ years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.· \nData Center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.· \nExperience with construction and supplier contracts.\nSkills\nStrong organizational and project management skills.· \nTechnical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems.\nKnowledge of construction management processes.\nAptitude to learn quickly and drive things to closure autonomously is required.\nStrong business acumen and strong commercial background is required.\nKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques is required.\nSuperb communication skills and the ability to comfortably present technical data to executive level leadership.\nTravel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.\nWe 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.\nThroughout 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.\nDon'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.\nVantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nVantage 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.\nWe’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. 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