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Addison Group · 18 hours ago

Senior Procurement Manager - Data Center, Technology Hardware

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

Addison Group is executing a major infrastructure expansion in 2026, and they are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for their Data Center and Technology Hardware. This role is responsible for managing the organization’s largest spend category, sourcing and negotiating large-scale hardware acquisitions, and collaborating closely with various technical teams.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for data center hardware, including GPU hosts, high-density compute, networking, storage, power delivery, and liquid cooling systems

Partner daily with Data Center teams to align sourcing with buildout timelines, power and cooling requirements, and deployment schedules

Lead RFI/RFP/RFx processes for large-scale hardware and infrastructure initiatives

Negotiate OEM and VAR agreements, enterprise pricing, allocation models, lead times, SLAs, and lifecycle support terms

Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, Risk, Engineering, and Procurement Operations on commercial and contractual execution

Build and maintain strategic relationships with server OEMs, GPU manufacturers, system integrators, cooling providers, and infrastructure vendors

Oversee supplier performance, pricing changes, allocation updates, and roadmap communications

Partner with Data Center Project Management on purchase timing, delivery logistics, and inventory planning

Monitor market trends including GPU availability, power density, thermal management, and data center infrastructure innovations

Analyze spend data, supplier KPIs, and usage patterns to inform sourcing decisions and cost optimization strategies

Support global sourcing initiatives and identify opportunities for consolidated purchasing and leverage across regions

Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and operational leaders across the full hardware sourcing lifecycle

Qualification

Procurement experienceEnterprise hardware sourcingCommercial negotiation skillsData center hardware strategyAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementSourcing tools familiarityContinuous process improvementCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field)

7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience with significant focus on data center or enterprise hardware

Demonstrated experience sourcing: GPU servers and high-density compute systems, Networking and storage infrastructure, Power and cooling systems, including liquid cooling technologies

Proven success negotiating complex enterprise hardware agreements across OEM and VAR channels

Strong ability to collaborate with highly technical stakeholders and translate requirements into executable sourcing strategies

Experience managing concurrent projects across multiple data center initiatives

Strong analytical skills with experience using sourcing tools, contract management systems, and spend analytics

Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills

Familiarity with structured sourcing methodologies and continuous process improvement