Vice President of Procurement – Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas, +1 more location.

📋 Description

• Establish and manage the procurement department; create processes, recruit and nurture the team, and carry out procurement activities while ensuring adequate staffing.

• Formulate multi-year sourcing strategies for equipment, construction, and trade packages.

• Synchronize purchasing milestones with development, design, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.

• Acquire generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, busway, chillers, air handling units, and cooling distribution systems.

• Facilitate technical assessments and delivery scheduling in collaboration with project teams.

• Oversee contractor selection and lead significant commercial negotiations.

• Assess lump-sum, guaranteed maximum price, cost-plus, and design-build methods alongside Construction and Legal teams.

• Develop strategies for direct purchases and contractor-supplied equipment, covering logistics, storage, installation interfaces, warranties, and accountability for delivery.

• Manage commercial challenges throughout project closure, including change orders, claims, cost and schedule ramifications, and dispute resolution with Construction and Legal.

• Ensure supplier capacity and cost reductions through portfolio purchasing, standardization, early commitments, design-to-cost evaluations, prefabrication, and strategic industry alliances.

• Establish procurement controls and supplier responsibilities related to delivery, service, quality, and safety.

• Assess supplier performance through audits, site visits, and business evaluations.

• Keep current sourcing and contract documentation.

• Analyze spending and execution risks, propose contingency strategies and policy enhancements, and present business cases to leadership.

• Coordinate purchasing and invoice resolutions with Finance and project teams.

• Report directly to the COO.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, analytics, finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

• Typically 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain; or 8+ years with a relevant master’s degree.

• Practical experience in planning, sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment.

• Background in data centers, automotive, aerospace, electrical equipment, or heavy equipment manufacturing, specifically purchasing complex equipment related to data center or critical facility infrastructure.

• Proficient understanding of electrical specifications, including voltage, amperage, power ratings, and capacity.

• Ability to analyze technical proposals and address equipment requirements with Engineering.

• Proven track record of managing multi-year category strategies for significant spending and limited supply.

• Personal leadership in complex negotiations and successful contract completions.

• Experience in construction procurement and contract administration with general contractors, construction managers, designers, engineers, and specialty trades.

• Familiarity with delivery models, GC/EPC agreements, change orders, claims, and project closeout.

• Experience in procuring long-lead electrical or mechanical equipment for complex capital projects and coordinating deliveries in line with construction or installation timelines.

• Experience in establishing procurement policies and governance, modifying processes to mitigate business risks.

• At least three years of direct or indirect leadership, coaching, and cross-functional influence experience.

• Ability to leverage data to anticipate risks and assess change-order impacts.

• Strong skills in executive communication, business-case development, and stakeholder alignment.

• Capacity to perform under uncertain circumstances, tight deadlines, and supply constraints while actively engaging in procurement and team building.

• Willingness to relocate to Texas or Georgia if necessary and travel as required.

• Candidates must meet insurability criteria under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy when duties involve company vehicle operation or travel between job sites.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Employee wellness programs.