Job Details

Direct Placement

Title or Role: Senior Manager of Procurement
Compensation: $185,000 + Bonus
Location: Hybrid (US)

Company Description:
Our Client is an industrial-scale data center construction and operations company. They allocate data center opportunities between bitcoin mining and other high performance computing services, such as AI. They continue to develop there pipeline of power capacity at high-quality data center sites, either for bitcoin mining or HPC.

Position Description:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to oversee the day-to-day management of major commodities and supplier groups for hyperscale data center construction projects. This role is pivotal in translating procurement strategy into actionable sourcing plans, managing supplier performance, and ensuring critical materials and services are available when needed. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience managing high-value, long-lead commodities, with a keen understanding of how procurement decisions impact project schedules and cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement for major commodity groups such as electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and construction services.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans aligned with project pipelines.
• Maintain capacity and demand alignment with key suppliers.
• Oversee supplier relationships, tracking performance, schedule adherence, and quality compliance.
• Lead contract execution and negotiations in coordination with the Director, Procurement.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure procurement activities align with project schedules and cash flow forecasts.
• Execute vendor onboarding processes and maintain supplier records.
• Monitor market conditions and develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong experience managing construction or infrastructure commodities and high-value, long-lead equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier groups and execute contracts in fast-paced environments.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Existing supplier relationships in electrical and mechanical equipment markets.
• Experience supporting fast-track construction programs.
• Familiarity with contract law and risk allocation principles.

Cultural Fit

• Execution-oriented and accountable.
• Comfortable operating with limited resources.
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborative but firm with suppliers.
• Bias toward problem-solving over process.

Why This Role Matters

• This role directly impacts schedule certainty and cost control.
• You will manage the most critical inputs to project execution.
• Your decisions will affect every active site.
• Your impact scales with the company's growth.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Benefits: REMOVE USE for PERM only

• 401K
• Medical / Dental / Vision

Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.