Procurement Manager, Data Center IT Fit-Out

Role Summary Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, order management, and expediting of compute, server, storage, and network equipment for data center fit-out projects. This role requires strong vendor-side or reseller experience, ideally with exposure to Dell, HPE, Supermicro, Lenovo, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Nvidia, AMD, Intel, or similar OEM ecosystems. The role is highly focused on CPU/GPU-heavy infrastructure, server BOM validation, delivery tracking, vendor, coordination, and ensuring IT hardware arrives on time for deployment, burn-in, rack integration, and commissioning. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Buying Source and procure compute, server, storage, and network hardware for data center fit-out projects. Manage RFQs, quotations, commercial comparisons, purchase orders, and vendor negotiations. Validate BOMs for server configurations, including CPU, GPU, memory, storage, NICs, optics, cables, rails, PSUs, and licensing. Work closely with technical teams to ensure quoted hardware matches project specifications.2 Track pricing, lead times, warranty terms, support levels, and product availability. Coordinate with OEMs, distributors, system integrators, and resellers. Expediting & Order Management Track orders from PO issuance through manufacturing, allocation, shipment, customs clearance, and site delivery. Expedite long-lead items such as high-core-count CPUs, GPU servers, switches, optics, NICs, and storage components. Monitor vendor production schedules, allocation constraints, EOL/EOS risks, and delivery commitments. Escalate supply risks early and propose alternatives where needed. Maintain accurate procurement and expediting trackers. Vendor / Seller-Side Experience Leverage prior experience from OEM, distributor, reseller, or system integrator environments. Understand how server vendors build quotations, manage configurations, handle deal registration, and allocate stock. Engage effectively with sales, pre-sales, inside sales, supply chain, and te…