Director of Procurement

Job Description

Director Procurement

• Data Center - Developer, Owner, Operator

Austin, TX

Valor Front has been retained by a leading and rapidly growing data center development company to identify an exceptional procurement leader for this critical hire.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Director of Procurement to establish and lead procurement excellence across their expanding data center portfolio. This role offers the unique opportunity to build procurement standards, processes, and teams from the ground up while managing hundreds of millions in CapEx spend.

You'll be responsible for the full procurement lifecycle—from vendor qualification and RFP management to contract negotiation, budget oversight, and warranty close-out. This position reports directly to the Chief Data Center Officer and will play a pivotal role in scaling the organization's development capabilities across multiple geographies.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

Operational Excellence

Team Development

What You Bring

Required Experience

Essential Capabilities

Ideal Background General Contractor procurement or technical manufacturing procurement (experience with heavy fabricators, complex engineering teams, and specification-based purchasing)

The Details

📍 Location : Austin, Texas (in-office position)

💼 Compensation : Competitive base salary plus bonus

📅 Timeline : Our client is looking to hire within 45-60 days

🎯 Reports To : Chief Data Center Officer

Why This Role Matters

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at an inflection point—where your procurement expertise will directly impact growth trajectory and operational success. You'll have the autonomy to establish standards, build teams, and shape how procurement functions across a growing portfolio of mission-critical infrastructure.

The role offers professional growth potential, exposure to executive leadership, and the satisfaction of building something meaningful from the ground up.

Interested in learning more? Valor Front is managing this confidential search. Please confidentially apply to further explore this exceptional opportunity.

Our client values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace.