Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

This position prioritizes candidates with experience in ASP (Asset Service Provider) procurement, certification, and qualification assessment. If not, experience in both materials procurement and service procurement is required; pure materials procurement experience is not currently suitable.

About the Rolelooking for a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to build and lead our North American supply chain and procurement operations from the ground up. You will be responsible for establishing the local supplier network, managing end-to-end logistics, and ensuring seamless material flow to support our data center HVAC service projects across the U.S. This is a 0-to-1 role – ideal for someone who thrives on building systems, negotiating deals, and scaling operations.

What You'll Do

• Procurement & Supplier Management
• Build and manage the U.S. supplier network, including ASPs (Authorized Service Providers) and material vendors.
• Identify, evaluate, and contract with ASPs across key regions; maintain a qualified supplier pool to support project demands.
• Procure HVAC parts, consumables, tools, and project-specific materials.
• Establish frame agreements and long-term contracts for high-frequency purchases to reduce costs.
• Conduct supplier qualification reviews (compliance, safety, technical capability) and regular performance evaluations.
• Manage the full procurement cycle: RFQ, PO issuance, order tracking, delivery, and invoice reconciliation.
• Drive cost control initiatives and deliver monthly procurement analysis reports.
• Enforce procurement compliance and supplier data confidentiality policies.
• Logistics & Warehousing
• Oversee cross-border logistics (ocean, air, international courier) and U.S. domestic freight operations.
• Manage shipping, customs clearance, duty payment, and last-mile delivery across the U.S.Optimize transportation routes and logistics plans to reduce costs across Texas, California, and North Carolina.
• Handle logistics exceptions including delays, damage, and lost shipments to ensure reliable delivery.
• Lead 0-to-1 setup of three U.S. warehouses – site selection, layout design, process setup, and daily operations.
• Develop warehouse SOPs covering receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory cycle counts.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams to align logistics with project schedules.

What You Bring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in engineering services or equipment procurement.

Proven experience in supplier development and contract negotiation.

Solid understanding of the full procurement lifecycle (sourcing, bidding, contracting, order tracking, reconciliation).

Hands-on experience with international trade and logistics (freight forwarding, customs clearance).

Strong analytical skills with Excel or procurement systems for cost analysis.

Excellent English communication skills for supplier and carrier negotiations.

Strong risk identification and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred

Procurement experience in data center, HVAC, or mechanical services industries.

Familiarity with ASP networks and partnership models across U.S. regions.

Experience setting up warehousing and logistics from scratch.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Offer
• Competitive salary + performance bonuses (level-dependent)
• Health/dental/vision insurance – effective day one401(k) with company match
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (for field roles)
• Travel per diem
• Professional development support