Senior Procurement Specialist – Operations

T5 Data Centers

Senior Procurement Specialist managing commercial contract execution across T5 Data Centers portfolio. Collaborating with operational teams to structure enforceable agreements and improve service delivery.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate site-defined requirements and vendor selections into executable contracts, including scope definition, commercial terms, and performance structures
Lead contract negotiations to align pricing models, service expectations, and risk allocation with operational requirements
Evaluate vendor proposals from a commercial perspective, identifying gaps in scope, pricing inconsistencies, and potential risk exposure
Structure agreements with clear service definitions, performance expectations, cost drivers, and financial terms to support reliable service delivery
Develop and refine performance-based frameworks, including service levels, key performance indicators, and accountability mechanisms
Partner with site leadership to ensure operational requirements are clearly defined and contractually aligned
Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual considerations
Prepare and route agreements through internal approval workflows to support timely execution
Provide real-time commercial guidance to site teams during vendor engagement and proposal review
Coach site leads on service scoping, vendor comparison, and commercial best practices to improve decision quality
Promote consistent use of templates, playbooks, and standardized contracting approaches to improve efficiency and scalability across sites
Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, including cost structure optimization, service efficiency, and contract clarity
Support end-to-end contract execution activities, ensuring alignment with internal systems and documentation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in procurement, facilities management, or service-based contracting
Strong understanding of service delivery models, cost structures, and performance-based contracting principles
Proven experience negotiating complex, recurring service agreements in a multi-site or portfolio environment
Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to influence and guide stakeholders without direct authority

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus Elligibility
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with match
PTO and paid holidays
Bonus eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationscope definitionperformance-based contractingvendor evaluationservice level agreementskey performance indicatorscost structure optimizationcommercial guidancecontract executioninternal approval workflows

Soft Skills

analytical skillsnegotiation skillscommunication skillsinfluencestakeholder managementcoachingdecision quality improvementindependencecross-functional collaborationoperational alignment