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Black Box · 12 hours ago

Logistics & Procurement Manager

DeKalb, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Black Box is a trusted global solutions integrator and digital technology partner with nearly 45 years of experience. They are seeking a Logistics & Procurement Manager who will be responsible for end-to-end logistics, materials management, vendor coordination, and warehouse operations across multiple data center construction and operations projects.

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Responsibilities

Manage sourcing, ordering, tracking, and delivery of materials and equipment (OFCI/CFCI)

Oversee warehouse operations, inventory control, safety stock, and asset management

Ensure on-time delivery of materials to meet project milestones and site requirements

Manage vendor relationships, subcontractor POs, RMAs, and large rental/vendor programs

Coordinate site logistics with GCs, hyper scale data center clients including mobilization, laydown, material movement, and vendor escorting

Support AP activities: invoice-to-PO matching, credits, vendor payment coordination, and issue resolution

Prepare monthly reports, manage KPIs, and drive cost savings and margin improvement initiatives

Lead logistics-related safety activities, weekly safety training, and SOP compliance

Participate in weekly client and site meetings; ensure all logistics-related deadlines are met

Train client and internal teams on logistics processes, tools, and procedures

Qualification

Logistics managementVendor managementSAP proficiencySupply chain experienceFinancial coordinationSafety certificationStakeholder managementProject management certificationAdvanced Excel skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

4+ years of logistics, supply chain, procurement or materials management experience in construction, data center, or infrastructure environments

Strong experience managing OFCI/CFCI materials, warehouses, and multi-site operations

Proficiency with SAP (MM / S4HANA preferred) or similar ERP systems

Strong vendor management, financial coordination, and reporting skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities

Preferred

OSHA 30 (or equivalent safety certification)

PMP or project management certification

APICS / CSCP / CPIM (preferred)

Experience supporting hyperscale or mission-critical facilities

Advanced Excel, reporting, and analytics skills

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Company

Black Box

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Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises.

Founded in 1993

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees