Data Center Supply Chain Lead

AtkinsRéalis

Data Center Supply Chain Lead managing negotiations and execution for data center programs at AtkinsRéalis. Collaborating with teams to ensure project success in North America.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead supply chain planning, negotiations and execution for data center programs
Work closely with Cost, Scheduling and Design / Engineering teams to provide certainty
Track Purchase Orders and lead times vs budget, contract terms and forecasts
Assist in developing mitigation strategy for all OFCI equipment
Analyze project documents to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures
Participate in project meetings and provide ongoing support to project teams throughout the project at all phases
Collaboration with site teams and client leads
Support program wide efforts to reduce costs and increase cost certainty
Act as a primary contact for data center clients, ensuring all objectives are achieved
Travel to client site / office as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain with data centers
Construction consultancy experience preferred
Strong foundation in budgeting, financial reporting, estimating systems and software
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain planningnegotiationbudgetingfinancial reportingestimating systemsrisk analysiscost-saving measuresproject managementdata center operationsmitigation strategy

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationclient managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillssupport

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Quantity SurveyingBachelor’s degree in Engineering