Global Vendor Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Preferred

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management, or Supply Chain
• Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD/DCDC/OSP, CDCP/CDCE, PE license in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, PMP, or procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP)
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing with direct experience managing data center infrastructure vendors (cabling, power, cooling, fitout, commissioning)
• Hands-on experience in data center construction, infrastructure deployment, or commissioning—ideally as a former engineer, project manager, or technical lead who transitioned into vendor management
• Deep familiarity with data center design standards: TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier Standards, ASHRAE thermal guidelines, NFPA 70/75/76, hot/cold aisle containment strategies
• Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or high-growth cloud infrastructure environments
• Advanced skills in TCO modeling, cost optimization, vendor benchmarking, and financial analysis for infrastructure projects
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings including single-line electrical diagrams, mechanical P&IDs, structured cabling schematics, and floor plan layouts