Director of Procurement

Job Title:

Department:

Location:

Reports To:

Budget: 50 LPA+ 15%

Role Overview:

deep domain experience in the data center industry

Must-Have Domain Experience:

• 7–10 years

  of core procurement experience in the

  data center industry

  or similarly capital-intensive sectors like

  hyperscale infrastructure, telecom, or industrial manufacturing

  .
• Proven track record in sourcing

  civil, structural, and MEP packages

  for greenfield/brownfield DC builds.
• Hands-on experience in procuring

  O&M services

  ,

  AMC contracts

  ,

  critical spares

  , and vendor management for live DC operations.
• Deep understanding of

  long-lead items

  ,

  specialized DC vendors

  , and navigating

  supply chain risks

  in this sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Execution

• Design and execute category strategies for

  Civil Works, MEP systems, Facility Management, AMC/CAMCs

  , Security & Ops supplies.
• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ processes with robust evaluation frameworks.

Contracting & Risk Management

• Lead high-value negotiations ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and favorable risk terms.
• Partner with Legal for airtight contracts with strong SLA frameworks and risk mitigation clauses.

Supplier & Ops Management

• Drive supplier onboarding, audits, and performance evaluation using structured KPIs.
• Manage vendor escalations, cost overruns, and delivery slippages for multi-site builds and live sites.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

• Deliver measurable

  cost savings and cost avoidance

  through smart sourcing and negotiation.
• Implement

  Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

  frameworks for capital and service buys.

Required Experience & Education:

• 15–20 years

  overall procurement experience, with

  at least 5–7 years

  in a senior leadership role.
• Must have

  data center industry procurement experience

  (not optional).
• Bachelor's in Engineering/Supply Chain/Business;

  MBA or CPSM/CIPS/PMP preferred

  .
• Proficiency in

  SAP Ariba / Oracle Procurement Cloud / Contract Management Tools

  .

Success Metrics / KPIs:

• Targeted

  % cost savings

  in DC categories
• Procurement

  cycle time reduction

• High

  supplier performance scores

• Zero non-compliances in procurement audits
• % spend under strategic contracts

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• A sharp negotiator with

  deep data center category knowledge

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and legal acumen
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-pressure projects
• Well-networked within

  DC vendor ecosystem in India