What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at RadiusDC?
Position Overview
The Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition equipment, materials and services critical to data center construction and operations. This role oversees sourcing for high-value infrastructure components such as cooling systems, power equipment, and construction services. The Director will collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to support rapid deployment and scalability of data center facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership:
- Develop procurement strategies to support business objectives, which may include power systems, cooling solutions, construction services, and IT hardware.
- Forecast demand and manage supply chain risks to support global expansion and uptime requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
Vendor & Supplier Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, distributors, and contractors.
- Negotiate contracts for large-scale purchases, ensuring favorable terms and SLAs.
- Negotiate pricing and service level agreements.
Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to ethical and industry standards, sustainability goals, regulatory, and legal requirements (e.g., energy efficiency, environmental compliance).
- Implement risk mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions and critical component shortages.
Budget & Performance Management:
- Manage multi-million-dollar procurement budgets for national data center projects.
- Track KPIs such as cost savings, lead times, and supplier performance.
- Prepare reports for senior leadership on procurement performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10 years of procurement experience.
- Strong knowledge of data center requirements and components (servers, networking, cooling, power systems) and construction procurement.
- Expertise in global sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor risk management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement platforms.
Preferred Skills
- Certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP.
- Experience with sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient procurement strategies.
- Ability to manage complex multi-million-dollar projects including budgets across multiple geographies.
Benefits & Perks:
- Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000/year
- Medical including Dental and Vision
- Paid/Vacation Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Variable bonus
- 401(K) available in 2026
- RadiusDC operates in a hybrid model, with a preference for Denver-based candidates but flexibility for exceptional remote talent.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with line-of-sight to significant career advancement as the company scales.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- data center procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
- procurement: 10 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPSM, CIPS or PMP (Preferred)
Location:
- Denver, CO 80206 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80206 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80206
Salary : $150,000 - $175,000