Position Overview

This role can be remote or based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA.

This role owns and executes the global category strategy for power infrastructure supporting large-scale energy and mission-critical data center deployments. Scope includes generation plants, substations, switching stations, transformers, high- and medium-voltage equipment, and emerging technologies such as energy storage, fuel cells, and nuclear solutions. The role ensures supply continuity, cost efficiency, and reliable execution across global programs.

The Director works closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Energy, and regional procurement teams to translate project demand into sourcing strategies, align infrastructure requirements with supplier capabilities, and manage risk across highly constrained supply markets. This role leads supplier qualification, long-term contracting, and performance management while driving total cost of ownership and lifecycle value improvements.

Essential Job Functions

Build and maintain global category strategy and multi-year sourcing roadmap for power infrastructure
Partner with engineering and project teams to translate demand into sourcing plans and capacity forecasts
Structure and negotiate long-term agreements, capacity reservations, and framework contracts
Lead supplier qualification, technical evaluations, audits, and approval processes
Define commercial contracting approaches including pricing models, escalation, warranties, and performance guarantees
Manage supplier performance through scorecards, QBRs, and corrective action programs
Identify and mitigate risks including supply constraints, geopolitical exposure, and technology obsolescence
Support project execution through expediting, testing coordination, logistics planning, and field service mobilization
Drive cost optimization through standardization, lifecycle service models, and benchmarking
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, technical standards, and procurement policies
Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
7+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement within power infrastructure or industrial projects
Strong experience with HV/MV equipment and substation infrastructure
Experience negotiating complex global agreements and managing supplier capacity
Knowledge of execution requirements including QA/QC, FAT/SAT, logistics, and installation support
Strong financial and commercial acumen including cost modeling and lifecycle cost analysis
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $200,000-$250,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!

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