Associate Procurement Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. JOB TITLE: Associate Procurement Manager DEPARTMENT: Platform Procurement REPORTS TO: Platform Procurement Manager SUMMARY The Associate Procurement Manager will support the strategic planning and management of Aligned’s data center critical power and cooling equipment supply chain. Working under the guidance of the Platform Procurement Manager, this role will support vendor management, equipment sourcing, commercial analysis, procurement planning, and execution across assigned equipment categories. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical curiosity and a willingness to develop a detailed understanding of the equipment and systems being procured, in addition to their commercial and supply-chain considerations. A successful candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, demonstrated initiative, and the ability to quickly learn complex technical and commercial concepts in a fast-paced environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support the management of assigned data center equipment categories, including sourcing, commercial evaluation, vendor management, and procurement execution. Work closely with strategic vendor partners to ensure alignment with Aligned’s programmatic needs, technical requirements, and long-term procurement strategy. Develop working relationships with vendor account management, sales, operations, and technical teams, with increasing responsibility for independently managing vendor interactions. Support and eventually lead competitive sourcing activities, including RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial comparisons, vendor recommendations, and award documentation. Collaborate with construction, engineering, finance, accounting, and other internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with project and business requirements. Support the creation and processi