Petrogate is supporting a well-funded data center developer as they scale across the U.S. They’re hiring a senior procurement leader (Director to VP level) to build and lead procurement strategy across mission-critical MEP packages and Long-Lead Equipment (LLE/OFCI) for multiple sites.
This is a high-impact role with genuine autonomy and pace — ideal for someone who can protect schedule, control cost, and build a supplier ecosystem that scales.
The Role
You will own end-to-end procurement for data center delivery, with particular focus on MEP and long-lead equipment that drives program timelines (e.g., switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, transformers, PDUs, etc.). You’ll partner closely with Construction/Development, Engineering, Finance, and key vendors/OEMs to ensure reliable supply, performance, and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead procurement strategy for U.S. data center builds across electrical and mechanical scopes (MEP).
Own procurement planning and execution for Long-Lead Equipment / OFCI — from demand planning through award, expediting, logistics, and site handover.
Build a scalable vendor ecosystem: preferred suppliers, frameworks, SLAs, performance scorecards, and risk mitigation plans.
Negotiate commercial terms directly with OEMs and strategic vendors (pricing, lead times, service, warranties, and delivery commitments).
Drive cost discipline and schedule protection through benchmarking, market intelligence, and proactive procurement roadmapping.
Establish efficient procurement processes that enable speed of decision-making while improving visibility and governance.
What We’re Looking For
Proven senior procurement leadership within data centers / mission-critical construction.
Strong track record across MEP procurement and long-lead equipment categories.
Experience managing high-value vendor/OEM relationships and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced build environments with multiple stakeholders and time-sensitive decisions.
Willingness to travel regularly to U.S. sites; must be based in Central or Eastern U.S. (West Coast excluded).
Compensation
Executive-level package expected (indicative range discussed: $300k–$500k total compensation, dependent on level and scope). Final structure will be aligned to market and experience.
How to Apply
If you have led procurement for mission-critical builds and can own MEP + long-lead equipment at program scale, we’d like to speak with you.