Nscale · 9 hours ago
Senior Facilities Procurement Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expNscale is a GPU cloud company engineered for AI, providing infrastructure for AI-focused businesses. They are seeking a Senior Facilities Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement activities for critical equipment and facilities maintenance, ensuring operational continuity and optimizing vendor relationships.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for MRO and facilities operations services
Negotiate, structure, and execute maintenance contracts with equipment suppliers and data center operations providers
Manage vendor relationships to ensure service level agreements are met and performance standards are maintained
Conduct supplier assessments, qualification processes, and regular performance reviews
Build and maintain a robust supplier network for critical operations and emergency response
Lead contract negotiations for maintenance agreements and service contracts
Structure multi-year agreements that balance cost optimization with operational reliability
Ensure contract compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations
Develop standardized contract templates and procurement processes
Ensure availability of critical spare parts and components to minimize downtime
Collaborate with facilities and operations teams to forecast equipment needs and maintenance schedules
Implement risk mitigation strategies for single-source or critical supply items
Develop and manage annual procurement budgets for data center operations providers and MRO
Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and reliability standards
Analyze total cost of ownership for equipment and service contracts
Track and report on procurement metrics, savings initiatives, and supplier performance
Partner with Facilities, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives
Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams on contract terms and risk management
Work with IT and Security teams on vendor access and data protection requirements
This role may require occasional travel to vendor sites, data centers, and company facilities
Some flexibility for emergency procurement situations or critical vendor negotiations outside standard business hours
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field experience
6+ years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in facilities or data center operations
Proven track record negotiating complex service agreements and maintenance contracts
Strong understanding of critical facilities infrastructure including data centers, power systems, and mechanical equipment
Experience managing MRO procurement programs
Preferred
Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or CPPB
MBA, advanced degree or 8+ years of related experience
Experience in data center or mission-critical environments
Knowledge of BCM (Building Controls Management) systems
Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan participation
Company
Nscale
Nscale provides a full-stack AI cloud platform designed for enterprise-scale workloads.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.72BKey Investors
AkerSandton Capital Partners
2025-10-01Series C· $433M
2025-09-25Series B· $1.1B
2024-12-09Series A· $155.54M
Leadership Team
Josh Payne
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Karl Havard
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
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