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Procurement Programs Manager

Remote

About the Organization 

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod, and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore. 

The Procurement Programs Manager plays a strategic role in how the company sources, purchases, and delivers critical infrastructure and services. This role goes beyond day-to-day purchasing and focuses on building scalable, cost-effective, and risk-managed procurement programs that support the operation and expansion of large-scale, mission-critical facilities.

You will lead procurement strategy across data center infrastructure, partner closely with cross-functional teams, and create standardized programs that drive cost discipline, supplier performance, and supply chain resilience as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

  • 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.

Program Development & Standardization

  • 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

Cost Optimization & Budget Alignment

  • 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.

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • 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.

Risk & Compliance Management

  • 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.

Data & Process Excellence

  • 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.

Key Skills

  • Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
  • Contract negotiation and MSA development
  • Program and process design at scale
  • Cost modeling, budgeting, and TCO analysis
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Data-driven decision making and KPI tracking
  • Procurement systems and ERP tools

Required Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within data centers, infrastructure, technology, or industrial environments
  • Proven experience building and scaling procurement programs across multiple sites or regions
  • Strong background negotiating contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships
  • Experience partnering with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and IT teams
  • Familiarity with procurement platforms such as ERP systems, Yardi, Coupa, SAP Ariba, or similar tools

What Success Looks Like

  • Reduction in total procurement costs and improved budget adherence
  • Improved supplier performance and reduced lead times
  • Standardized, scalable procurement processes across all sites
  • Increased supply chain resilience and reduced sourcing risk
  • Measurable cost savings and TCO improvements on major purchases

Why You’ll Love Working at Colovore

At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

  • Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
  • Paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
  • 401(k) plan with company participation
  • Professional development opportunities and learning support
  • Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.

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