• Develop and manage vendor programs for critical infrastructure and equipment, including servers, networking hardware, liquid-cooling systems, generators, switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, chillers, hybrid coolers, IT 'Pods', Cabinets, and power distribution units. • Negotiate standardized master service agreements (MSAs), preferred vendor programs, and volume-based pricing structures. • Establish strategic warehousing and integrated supplier product management solutions. • Evaluate and manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery timelines, and sustainability metrics. • Design procurement frameworks that scale across multiple data center sites (e.g., Santa Clara, Reno, Chicago, Austin). • Standardize purchasing processes including RFPs, competitive bidding, and contracting to ensure consistency and compliance. • Align procurement programs with corporate priorities such as cost control, uptime, ESG commitments, and regulatory compliance. • Leverage strategic advanced procurement strategies to maintain product availability across the development portfolio • Partner with Finance to track spend versus budget and develop cost models for large-scale infrastructure projects. • Deliver accurate cash flow forecast for all procured equipment • Maintain delivery forecasting and milestones within an integrated master schedule. • Implement long-term sourcing strategies, including bulk purchasing, forward contracts, and commodity hedging (e.g., steel, copper). • Support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for major capital equipment and supplier decisions. • Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure equipment is ordered, delivered, and installed on schedule. • Support IT and Network teams in sourcing specialized hardware, including servers, GPUs, and networking equipment. • Ensure supply chain readiness for new data center builds, expansions, and technology refresh cycles. • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and extended lead times. • Develop contingency plans, including alternative suppliers and strategic inventory strategies. • Ensure compliance with trade regulations, import/export controls, and sustainability requirements. • Implement and optimize procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP platforms, Yardi, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar). • Define and track key procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, lead times, contract compliance, and cost savings. • Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance scalability, transparency, and operational efficiency.