Procurement Specialist (Data Center)

Remote • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago

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$30 - $40/hr

Cloud Destinations LLC

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Skills

Procurement

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to support large-scale Data Center operations. This role will own procurement workflows from purchase requests through supplier coordination, contract support, and delivery tracking. Candidates must have direct experience supporting procurement in a Data Center environment, including IT infrastructure hardware, services, and vendor management associated with mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

Ensure daily execution and accountability across all procurement workflows for assigned Data Center programs.

Own Coupa administration and creation of Purchase Requests (PRs) for a large Data Center organization.

Manage tender events including RFPs/RFQs, bid analysis, and follow-on contract generation.

Track product shipments, delivery milestones, and fulfillment accuracy for Data Center-related hardware and services.

Create and submit Purchase Requests while maintaining data accuracy across procurement systems.

Monitor requisitions and coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and suppliers.

Audit procurement tools, transactions, and records to ensure SLA compliance and data integrity.

Analyze price variance across infrastructure components, support services, and project scope changes.

Manage vendor relationships in a high-availability operations environment.

Identify workflow gaps and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor s degree from an accredited university.

5+ years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 1+ years supporting Data Center procurement operations.

Hands-on experience procuring Data Center infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, cabling, racks, or colocation-related services.

Strong Coupa experience or equivalent enterprise procurement platforms.

Experience as a Buyer, Purchaser, or Procurement Operations professional.

Proven ability to perform price analysis and cost variance evaluation.

High-accuracy data entry and strong attention to detail.

Strong vendor management and supplier negotiation skills.

Preferred:

Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.

Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, v-lookups/x-lookups, formulas).

Experience with additional procurement or ERP platforms (SAP, Ariba, Oracle, etc.).

Experience with invoice management, reconciliation, and P2P workflows.

Familiarity with Data Center operations, deployment cycles, and lifecycle management.

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Dice Id: 91097117
Position Id: 8913894
Posted 17 hours ago

Company Info

About Cloud Destinations LLC

One of the leading US-based staffing and IT consulting partner. Experience exceptional service and top-tier talent across industries. Count on us for staffing solutions that cater to the unique demands of the American market.

Our experienced recruiters ensure a seamless fit within your team, accelerating success. But we go beyond staffing and empower employees with fully sponsored certification programs, keeping them ahead. Experience comprehensive benefits including health, wellness coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as flexible hours, remote work options, and a robust 401K plan to ensure a secure future at the companies we represent.

At Cloud Destinations, we bring industry expertise and a passion for excellence. From Enterprise Cloud Strategy to Managed Infrastructure Services, Digital Transformation, BI & Data Analytics, Security, Data Engineering, and more, we navigate the IT landscape with finesse. Choose us as your trusted partner, witness transformative talent and exceptional service. Let's unlock new possibilities and drive your success in the dynamic world of IT together.

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