Procurement Manager – Hyperscale Data Center Program/Travel

Procurement Manager – Hyperscale Data Center Program Travel package included!!

Location:

• Southeast U.S. (Flexible within regional markets) Company: Owen Electric Company, Inc.

Industry:

• Mission-Critical / Hyperscale Data Center Electrical Construction About Owen Electric Company Owen Electric Company (OEC) is a rapidly growing electrical contractor delivering complex industrial, mission-critical, and hyperscale data center projects across the Southeast.


• We operate with a field-first culture, disciplined execution, and a deep commitment to Safety, People, and Quality .
• As our hyperscale data center portfolio expands, procurement has become a critical execution function.
• We are building a procurement organization that is proactive, schedule-driven, and tightly integrated with project delivery.
• Position Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement strategy and execution for hyperscale data center projects, with a focus on long-lead electrical equipment, vendor alignment, and supply-chain risk management.
• This role is not transactional purchasing.
• The Procurement Manager is expected to understand project schedules, technical requirements, and execution risk, and to actively drive material availability in support of field operations and commissioning milestones.
• The position works closely with Project Managers, Schedulers, Engineers, Estimating, QA/QC, and vendors to ensure materials are bought out, released, tracked, and delivered in alignment with project needs.
• Key Responsibilities Procurement Strategy & Planning Develop procurement plans aligned with project schedules, phasing, and execution strategies.
• Identify long-lead and high-risk materials early, including switchgear, UPS systems, busway, PDUs, RPPs, and specialty equipment.
• Coordinate procurement sequencing to support prefabrication, installation, and commissioning milestones.
• Vendor Management & Buyout Lead vendor sourcing, evaluation, and selection in coordination with estimating and project teams.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and commercial conditions to protect OEC’s interests.
• Issue purchase orders and subcontracts in accordance with approved scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Material Tracking & Logistics Maintain accurate procurement logs, equipment trackers, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate logistics planning, storage, staging, and site deliveries with field leadership.
• Monitor vendor performance and proactively address delays, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Schedule & Project Integration Work closely with Schedulers and Project Managers to align material deliveries with the critical path.
• Support recovery planning when procurement risks threaten schedule or commissioning milestones.
• Provide clear visibility into procurement status for project and executive leadership.
• Quality & Compliance Support Ensure procured materials comply with contract requirements, approved submittals, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate vendor documentation, certifications, and data required for QA/QC and turnover.
• Support factory testing, inspections, and witness testing as required.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Identify supply-chain risks and develop mitigation strategies including alternate sourcing or resequencing.
• Track procurement-related lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support standardization of vendors, equipment, and procurement processes across programs.
• Qualifications Seven or more years of experience in procurement, supply-chain management, or project delivery within electrical construction.
• Direct experience procuring mission-critical or hyperscale data center electrical equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction schedules, long-lead equipment, and field execution needs.
• Proven negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Why Owen Electric Company Opportunity to lead procurement on some of the most complex hyperscale data center projects in the region.
• High visibility role with direct impact on schedule certainty, execution success, and margin protection.
• Strong integration with project, field, and executive leadership.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.
• A culture that treats procurement as a strategic execution function, not a back-office task.
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