Data Center Procurement Manager

4 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Title: Data Center Procurement Manager

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to work with our Seattle team on a key technology client's large-scale data center construction program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide responses to bids, proposals, and support contract negotiations.
  • Prepare or review requests for proposals for distribution to vendors.
  • Review provisions in third-party contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and client policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines.
  • Conduct market research and inform vendor qualification and selection.
  • Audit existing contracts and oversee contract modifications.
  • Review vendor change orders against contract and scope requirements.
  • Analyze a contract's risk to the business.
  • Visit client sites and meet with business partners.
  • Challenge partner firm's procurement strategies, bid evaluation, award recommendations, and price validation to ensure true market cost sampling and best value for the client.
  • Ensure that business goals are accomplished by contract implementation.
  • Communicate contract implementations to client leads and project executives.
  • Coordinate with Project Controls and the finance department to ensure correct billing and accounts payable.
  • Verify receipt of goods and services and help verify quality performance by vendors.
  • Identify potential improvements to contracting and procurement strategies, policies, bidding, and vendor selection to achieve the best value for the client.
  • Prepare reports on the status of contracts for management.
  • Conduct special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of relevant experience within data center, mission-critical, or related industries.
  • Experience working with contracts, vendors, and contractors, design consultants, and equipment vendors.
  • Detailed knowledge of procurement methods, processes, and framework agreements.
  • Experience in developing, reviewing, and negotiating construction agreements and contracts.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work with speed and accuracy.
  • Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
  • Ability to develop good working relationships within different client cultures and across multiple project teams.
What We Offer:

Turner & Townsend offers a competitive salary range of $100K-$130K per year, a dynamic and inclusive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


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