Director of MEP Procurement, Logistics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership across the enterprise for MEP procurement and logistics functions.

• Design and implement comprehensive procurement and logistics strategies on an enterprise level.

• Create sourcing plans, supplier management frameworks, and logistics roadmaps.

• Ensure alignment of procurement and logistics efforts with development, construction, facilities management, and corporate objectives.

• Act as the executive sponsor for key equipment procurement and logistics initiatives.

• Direct supply chain resilience, supplier diversification, and plans for operational scalability.

• Engage in executive leadership planning, budgeting, forecasting, and growth strategies.

• Oversee MEP sourcing, procurement, and supplier management at the executive level.

• Approve strategies for significant electrical and mechanical equipment categories.

• Lead supplier negotiations, establish framework agreements, and manage strategic sourcing and commercial risks.

• Supervise equipment logistics from the execution of purchase orders to project completion.

• Set logistics standards, delivery strategies, and processes for project execution.

• Manage portfolio performance, timelines, budgets, commissioning readiness, and supplier outcomes.

• Facilitate the resolution of challenges related to project delivery, logistics, commissioning, and supply chain issues.

• Spearhead recovery planning for equipment delays, supply disruptions, and project-related risks.

• Maintain executive relationships with strategic MEP suppliers and conduct executive business reviews.

• Develop and oversee departmental budgets, operational plans, and resource forecasts.

• Drive initiatives for cost reduction, value engineering, and procurement optimization.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain talent within procurement and logistics teams.

• Establish KPIs, dashboards, performance metrics, standardized procedures, and governance frameworks.

• Encourage the use of Procore and other procurement and project management systems.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by executive leadership.

• Travel about 25% as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, logistics, supply chain, construction management, project delivery, or related areas.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in managing procurement, logistics, project management, or supply chain teams.

• Proven track record in overseeing large-scale data center, mission-critical, industrial, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, or commercial construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing multimillion-dollar procurement portfolios and supplier contracts.

• Extensive knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems.

• Experience in leading enterprise procurement transformations, supply chain organizations, or logistics operations.

• In-depth understanding of MEP equipment procurement, logistics, and construction execution.

• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems.

• Advanced capabilities in strategic sourcing and supplier management.

• Strong financial, commercial, and contract management skills.

• Proficient in program and portfolio management.

• Executive-level negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Strong business intelligence, KPI development, and analytical abilities.

• Advanced skills in risk management and decision-making.

• High proficiency in Procore, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

• Ability to influence senior executives, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and scale operations in fast-growing environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• A culture that promotes excellence.

• A high-performing, collaborative team environment.

• Pathways for career development.

• Access to training, resources, and development opportunities.

• Approximately 25% travel to project sites, supplier facilities, manufacturing locations, industry events, and corporate meetings.