Vice President of Procurement – Data Centers

CleanSpark

. Build and lead the procurement department; establish processes, hire and develop the team, and execute procurement activities while staffing the function .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $275,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement leadership, strategic sourcing, and contract administration, with a strong focus on managing complex negotiations and supplier performance. Proven ability to develop multi-year sourcing plans and establish procurement policies that align with organizational goals.

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Procurement LeadershipStrategic SourcingContract AdministrationComplex NegotiationsSupplier Performance Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementStrategic SourcingCategory ManagementData AnalysisContract NegotiationConstruction ProcurementElectrical SpecificationsLogistics ManagementChange Order ManagementRisk Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder AlignmentLeadershipCross-Functional InfluenceTeam Building

Industry Keywords

Data CentersElectrical EquipmentHeavy Equipment ManufacturingConstruction ManagementCapital ProjectsSupply ChainComplex Equipment PurchasingGovernanceBusiness Risk ReductionSupplier Capacity Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead the procurement department; establish processes, hire and develop the team, and execute procurement activities while staffing the function
Develop multi-year sourcing plans for equipment, construction, and trade packages
Align purchasing milestones with development, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover
Procure generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, busway, chillers, air handling units, and cooling distribution equipment
Coordinate technical reviews and delivery sequencing with project teams
Lead contractor selection and major commercial negotiations
Evaluate lump-sum, guaranteed maximum price, cost-plus, and design-build approaches with Construction and Legal
Define direct-purchase and contractor-supplied equipment strategies, including logistics, storage, installation interfaces, warranties, and delivery accountability
Manage commercial issues through project closeout, including change orders, claims, cost and schedule impacts, and dispute resolution with Construction and Legal
Secure supplier capacity and reduce costs through portfolio purchasing, standardization, early commitments, design-to-cost reviews, prefabrication, and strategic industry partnerships
Set procurement controls and supplier obligations for delivery, service, quality, and safety
Monitor supplier performance through audits, site visits, and business reviews
Maintain current sourcing and contract records
Analyze spend and execution risks, recommend contingency plans and policy improvements, and present business cases to leadership
Coordinate purchasing and invoice resolution with Finance and project teams
Report directly to the COO
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, analytics, finance, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
Typically 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain, or 8+ with a relevant master’s degree
Hands-on experience spanning planning, sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment
Experience in data centers, automotive, aerospace, electrical equipment, or heavy equipment manufacturing, purchasing complex equipment relevant to data center or critical-facility infrastructure
Working knowledge of electrical specifications, including voltage, amperage, power ratings, and capacity
Ability to interpret technical proposals and resolve equipment requirements with Engineering
Demonstrated ownership of multi-year category strategies for substantial spend and constrained supply
Personal leadership of complex negotiations and completed agreements
Construction procurement and contract administration experience with general contractors, construction managers, designers, engineers, and specialty trades
Experience with delivery models, GC/EPC agreements, change orders, claims, and closeout
Experience procuring long-lead electrical or mechanical equipment for complex capital projects and coordinating deliveries against construction or installation schedules
Experience establishing procurement policies and governance and changing processes to reduce business risk
At least three years of direct or indirect leadership, coaching, and cross-functional influence
Ability to use data to anticipate risks and evaluate change-order impacts
Strong executive communication, business-case development, and stakeholder alignment skills
Ability to deliver under uncertain conditions, tight deadlines, and supply constraints while performing hands-on procurement and building a team
Willingness to relocate to Texas or Georgia if needed and travel as required
Candidates must be insurable under CleanSpark's vehicle insurance policy if duties require company vehicle operation or travel between job sites