Senior Facilities Procurement Manager

Senior Facilities Procurement Manager, Data Center

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

At Nscale, our Finance team plays a critical role in driving financial strategy, ensuring capital efficiency, and supporting the company's ambitious growth trajectory through data-led decision-making and smart capital structuring.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement activities for critical equipment operations, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), and facilities maintenance. This role is essential to ensuring operational continuity and optimizing vendor relationships across our data center and facilities infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities)

Procurement & Vendor Management

• 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

Contract Management

• 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

Critical Equipment & Operations

• 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

Budget & Cost Management

• 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

Cross-functional Collaboration

• 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

Working Conditions

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.

About You (Skills / Qualifications)

Key Competencies

• Negotiation Excellence: Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms while building strong vendor partnerships
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term procurement strategies aligned with operational goals
• Technical Acumen: Understanding of facilities systems, equipment specifications, and maintenance requirements
• Risk Management: Skills in identifying and mitigating supply chain and operational risks
• Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills for TCO analysis, budget management, and cost modeling
• Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills for managing internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting and vendor negotiations

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPM, or CPPP
• 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

Key skills/competency

• Procurement Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Facilities Maintenance
• MRO Procurement
• Data Center Operations
• Risk Mitigation
• Budget Management
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Supplier Relationship Management