Director of Procurement

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT | HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER DEVELOPER

Remote (East Coast / Midwest) | Confidential Client

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a premier data center developer with over 20 years of delivering best-in-class hyperscale and enterprise facilities, is seeking a Director of Procurement to establish and lead their procurement function from the ground up.

With $3+ billion currently under construction and an aggressive growth pipeline including multiple 300+ MW developments, this role offers the rare opportunity to architect procurement strategy, build vendor relationships, and directly impact billions in capital deployment.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity where you'll build something lasting.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a highly respected, lean, and intentional developer of mission-critical data center facilities known for :

✓ 20+ years delivering excellence to the most demanding hyperscale customers

✓ Zero compromise philosophy - pursuing excellence in every detail

✓ Strategic market presence in Northern Virginia, Northeast, and emerging national markets

✓ Speed-to-market advantage through proactive long-lead equipment procurement

✓ Lean, efficient operations with direct access to leadership and decision-makers

The company is at an inflection point—scaling from 1-2 projects to 6+ simultaneous developments nationwide. Strategic procurement has become mission-critical to maintaining competitive advantage.

THE ROLE

The Director of Procurement will be the company's first dedicated procurement leader, responsible for establishing procurement infrastructure, vendor relationships, and processes to support aggressive growth while maintaining quality standards.

Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices from the ground up
• Build procurement systems and vendor evaluation frameworks
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across equipment categories and project lifecycle
• Create vendor performance metrics and management protocols

Vendor & Supplier Management

Long-Lead Equipment Strategy

Operational Execution

Market Intelligence & Innovation

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience & Background :

Technical Knowledge :

Essential Attributes :

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY UNIQUE

🎯 Build Your Legacy - Create the procurement function for a premier data center developer

🎯 Ground Floor - First dedicated procurement leader with direct influence on strategy

🎯 Scale & Impact - Oversee procurement for $3B+ in active construction

🎯 Access - Work directly with company founder and technical leadership

🎯 Critical Path - Long-lead procurement drives competitive advantage in speed-to-market

🎯 Market Timing - Data center equipment markets are complex—develop highly valued expertise

🎯 Career Trajectory - Early leadership positions you for future advancement as company scales

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

This position was created to address a critical business need : currently, technical leadership spends 10-15% of their time on procurement activities that should be dedicated to design and customer interface.

More importantly, the company's competitive advantage depends on speed-to-market , requiring long-lead equipment to be secured 12-24 months before lease signings. With the company scaling rapidly, strategic procurement has become mission-critical.

The successful candidate will establish procurement as a strategic function that drives competitive advantage, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

📍 Location : Remote - East Coast or Midwest preferred

✈️ Travel : 20-30% to vendor facilities, construction sites, and company meetings

💰 Compensation : Competitive package commensurate with experience

ABOUT VALOR FRONT

Valor Front is a specialized executive search firm focused on mission-critical infrastructure and data center talent acquisition. We have been exclusively retained to identify and recruit exceptional professionals for this confidential search.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should apply to connect with Valor Front to discuss this confidential opportunity. All inquiries and applications will be held in strict confidence.

Our client is committed to building a diverse team and encourages applications from professionals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications outlined above.

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Valor Front | Executive Search for Mission-Critical Infrastructure