Procurement Manager

LightEdge Solutions is developing the IT solutions that will propel businesses forward over the next 10 years. Using a combination of shared and private/dedicated platforms, LightEdge has been successful in offering businesses alternatives that streamline operations, improve reliability and reduce costs.If you are passionate about creating real solutions that help businesses with cutting-edge technology, want to be challenged to think out of the box and be in a position where you can impact change on a daily basis, then LightEdge can offer you a dynamic corporate environment built on teamwork and personal responsibility.

Lightedge is evolving its Procurement function to support the organization’s continued growth and scale. We are building a team of strategic procurement category managers and subject matter experts with expertise across the data center lifecycle, including facilities development and build-outs, capital equipment, ongoing facilities support, and technology.

The team will partner with business leaders to strengthen sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, commercial agreements, and purchasing practices that support both expansion and daily operations

The Senior Procurement Manager – Data Center Capital Equipment & Facilities will play a key role in this evolution, with a focus on facilities development, capital equipment, construction services, and ongoing facilities support.

This individual will partner with Development, Engineering, Facilities, Operations, Finance, and Legal to support new data center builds, expansions, facility improvements, and existing operations. Primary responsibilities include sourcing critical electrical and mechanical equipment, negotiating construction and contractor engagements, and managing facilities maintenance agreements, support renewals, and professional services.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement, this individual will help establish category strategies, supplier programs, and repeatable procurement practices that improve cost, manage risk, strengthen supplier accountability, and support reliable delivery as Lightedge grows.

This is a hands-on, single contributor role requiring strong commercial judgment, knowledge of critical facility infrastructure, and the ability to contribute to a growing strategic procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Capital Equipment and Construction Procurement
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for data center equipment, including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, and related mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Partner with technical and project teams to translate approved requirements, budgets, and delivery schedules into sourcing plans and supplier commitments.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, competitive bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations.