Director of MEP Procurement and Logistics
T5 Data CentersRemote
Full Time
Posted October 14, 2026
$162k - $202k· Est.
Remote
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- Source
- Lever View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 15, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Not Specified
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
The Director, MEP Procurement & Logistics is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and performance of the company's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) procurement and logistics functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Organization:
- Senior MEP Procurement Manager
- MEP Procurement Managers
- MEP Assistant Procurement Managers
- MEP Procurement Engineers
- Logistics Organization:
- MEP Senior Logistics Project Manager
- MEP Logistics Project Managers
- MEP Assistant Logistics Project Managers
- MEP Logistics Engineers
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the company's enterprise-wide MEP procurement and logistics strategy.
- Establish long-term sourcing , supplier management, and logistics roadmaps that support organizational growth and capital project objectives .
- Align procurement and logistics initiatives with development, construction, facilities management, and corporate business goals.
- Serve as the executive sponsor for critical equipment procurement and logistics programs.
- Lead strategic planning activities related to supply chain resiliency, supplier diversification, and operational scalability.
- Participate in executive leadership planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business growth initiatives.
- Develop annual department objectives , performance targets, and strategic initiatives.
- Procurement Leadership:
- Provide executive oversight of all MEP sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities.
- Approve procurement strategies for major electrical and mechanical equipment categories including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, chillers, cooling systems, pumps, and related infrastructure equipment.
- Lead executive-level supplier negotiations, framework agreements, strategic sourcing initiatives, and commercial risk management efforts.
- Direct category management strategies and approved supplier governance programs.
- Oversee supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review and approve major sourcing recommendations, supplier awards, and procurement commitments.
- Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and controls are consistently applied across the organization.
- Drive total cost of ownership improvements through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization initiatives.
- Logistics & Project Delivery Leadership:
- Provide strategic oversight for all OFCI and CFCI equipment logistics activities from purchase order execution through project closeout.
- Establish enterprise logistics standards, delivery strategies, and project execution processes.
- Oversee project portfolio performance including schedule adherence, budget management, commissioning readiness, and supplier performance.
- Direct resolution of critical project delivery, logistics , commissioning, and supply chain challenges.
- Ensure successful coordination between procurement, logistics , construction, development, and commissioning teams.
- Lead recovery planning efforts for major equipment delays, supply disruptions, or project execution risks.
- Develop scalable logistics processes and reporting systems that support portfolio growth.
- Supplier Relationship & External Partner Management:
- Own executive-level relationships with strategic MEP equipment manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and service providers.
- Conduct executive business reviews with critical suppliers.
- Establish supplier performance expectations, accountability frameworks, and improvement plans.
- Lead supplier escalation and dispute resolution activities.
- Develop strategic partnerships that improve pricing, lead times, capacity access, service levels, and
- Monitor supplier risk profiles and implement mitigation strategies.
- Financial Management:
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, operating plans, and resource forecasts.
- Provide executive oversight of procurement spend , equipment commitments, cash flow forecasting, and logistics expenditures.
- Review major contract commitments and financial exposures.
- Lead cost reduction, value engineering, and procurement optimization initiatives.
- Develop executive dashboards and reporting regarding procurement performance, logistics performance, supplier metrics, and project financial status.
- Partner with Finance on annual budgeting and long-range planning.
- Team Leadership & Talent Development:
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing procurement and logistics professionals.
- Establish career development pathways throughout the organization.
- Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning activities.
- Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure personnel have appropriate training , resources, and development opportunities.
- Build a scalable organization capable of supporting rapid company growth.
- Operation Excellence & Governance:
- Establish standards, procedures, KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics across procurement and logistics functions.
- Drive process standardization and technology adoption initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company policy, contractual obligations, and industry best practices.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule performance, supplier quality, procurement efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Sponsor lessons-learned reviews and implementation of corrective actions.
- Promote consistent utilization of Procore and other procurement and project management systems.
- All other work as assigned by Executive leadership
- Travel approximately 25% as required to project sites, supplier facilities, manufacturing locations, industry events, and corporate meetings.
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