• Ownership of Data Center electrical equipment procurement for sites with North America. • Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs. • Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for major electrical components (Substations, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, UPS, Static Transfer Switches, PDUs, Busway). • Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and agreements (MSAs) to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions. • Review supplier proposals, prepare comparisons and cost analysis. • Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance and quality. • Identify and screen potential new suppliers that can provide beneficial pricing and or lead time to projects. • Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required. • Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier risk. • Issue Purchase Orders as required. • Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues as required.