Lightedge

Lead sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for data center equipment, construction, and facilities, negotiating agreements and setting repeatable procurement practices. | Requires at least seven years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing in complex industrial or mission-critical environments, a relevant bachelor's degree, and technical facility-infrastructure knowledge. | 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. Evaluate total cost of ownership, including acquisition, freight, storage, installation support, commissioning, maintenance, warranties, and spare parts. Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, delivery commitments, escalation provisions, warranties, cancellation and change rights, and other commercial protections in coordination with Legal. Support owner-furnished equipment purchasing, including clear allocation of supplier, contractor, and LightEdge responsibilities. Track supplier commitments and manufacturing milestones with project teams; identify and escalate supply constraints, delivery risks, and commercial issues. Support commercial review of construction proposals, statements of work, and change orders. Develop supplier relationships, purchasing agreements, and opportunities to aggregate demand and standardize equipment across projects. Facilities Procurement Manage sourcing and commercial negotiations for preventive maintenance, equipment support, repairs, inspections, and facilities service renewals. Source facilities-related professional services, contractors, facility upgrades, small construction projects, and fit-outs. Partner with Facilities to develop clear scopes of work, deliverables, service levels, pricing structures, and acceptance criteria. Maintain visibility into contract expirations, renewal notice requirements, service coverage, and supplier performance. Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, improve terms, reduce cost, and strengthen service accountability. Procurement Practices and Collaboration Establish category plans, sourcing calendars, contract templates, and supplier performance measures in partnership with the Director of Strategic Procurement. Follow and improve Lightedge’s purchasing, approval, vendor onboarding, and contracting processes. Maintain accurate sourcing, contract, savings, and supplier records using designated procurement systems. Provide regular reporting on sourcing activity, financial results, supplier risks, and upcoming commitments. Coordinate purchasing decisions with business owners while Engineering, Development, and Facilities retain responsibility for technical approvals and project execution. Education And Experience Seven or more years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related commercial roles. Demonstrated experience sourcing major electrical or mechanical equipment and construction or facilities services for mission-critical or complex industrial environments. Working knowledge of critical power, cooling, and facility infrastructure sufficient to evaluate commercial proposals and collaborate effectively with technical stakeholders. Experience negotiating equipment purchase agreements, maintenance contracts, professional services agreements, and construction statements of work. Understanding of long-lead equipment procurement, supplier capacity, project schedules, lifecycle costs, and commercial risk. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently within a growing procurement function. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience supporting data center development, expansion, or critical facility operations. Experience with owner-furnished equipment and coordination among owners, manufacturers, contractors, and commissioning teams. Experience with facilities maintenance programs, service-level agreements, contractor sourcing, and construction change orders. Familiarity with Coupa, ServiceNow, contract management platforms, and construction project systems. Relevant procurement, supply chain, or project management certification. Travel Ability to travel as needed to Lightedge facilities, project sites, and supplier locations. Estimated at 20% \n \n With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.

Lead design and delivery of enterprise-scale AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. | 8+ years in Solutions or Cloud Architecture with strong AWS and Azure knowledge and professional certifications required or highly desired. | 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 seeking a customer-focused Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. In this strategic technical role, you will partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and executive customer stakeholders to develop secure, scalable, and business-aligned cloud architectures that accelerate digital transformation. The Solutions Architect serves as a trusted advisor throughout the customer lifecycle, leading complex solution engagements, influencing technical strategy, and helping evolve Lightedge's cloud portfolio and architectural standards. \n Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable private, public, and hybrid cloud solutions leveraging Lightedge's VMware-based private cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or a combination of these platforms to meet customer business and technical requirements. Serve as a lead technical architect for Lightedge's most complex and strategic customer engagements. Partner with Account Executives throughout the pre-sales cycle to develop solution strategies and communicate technical value. Lead customer discovery sessions, architecture workshops, technical presentations, executive briefings, and proof-of-concept activities. Develop migration strategies that align VMware and on-premises workloads with the most appropriate target platform, including Lightedge's VMware-based private cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or hybrid cloud environments. Leverage the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and Microsoft Azure Migrate and Modernize (AMM) to develop customer migration strategies, maximize available funding opportunities, and accelerate successful cloud adoption. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned with Lightedge service offerings. Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer engagement lifecycle, providing architectural guidance and technical leadership from discovery through solution delivery. Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, reusable reference architectures, and architectural standards that support consistent solution design and delivery. Mentor Solutions Architects and contribute to the development of best practices and technical enablement across the organization. Continuously expand expertise in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and hybrid cloud technologies while evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to strengthen Lightedge's cloud portfolio and technical capabilities. Experience: 8+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or a similar customer-facing technical role. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification is required or must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is highly desired. Strong knowledge of AWS and Microsoft Azure services, architecture best practices, and cloud-native design principles. Experience with VMware virtualization, infrastructure modernization, and cloud migration planning. Knowledge of the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and Microsoft Azure Migrate and Modernize (AMM) is highly desirable. Working knowledge of enterprise compute, storage, networking, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, virtualization, and current infrastructure technologies from leading vendors such as Dell Technologies, VMware, Pure Storage, Veeam, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. Experience supporting enterprise sales opportunities and presenting technical solutions to both technical and executive stakeholders. Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, influence cross-functional teams, and mentor peers. \n With over 20 years in business, LightEdge offers a full stack of best-in-class IT services delivering flexibility, security, and control. Our solutions include premier colocation across seven purpose-built data centers spanning Des Moines, IA, Kansas City, MO, Omaha, NE, Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC, industry-leading private Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and cloud platforms, and the top global security and compliance measures. Our owned and operated facilities, integrated DR solutions, and premium compliant cloud choices make up a true Hybrid Cloud Solution Center. LightEdge annually undergoes third-party audits for ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS 3.2, and SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3.