Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scales and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world's largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Supply Chain Systems & Operations Management to lead the development, integration, and optimization of supply chain systems and operational processes for our global data center portfolio. This role will oversee supply chain technology platforms, end-to-end procurement operations, vendor performance management, and cross-functional process alignment to support rapid data center deployment and expansion. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in supply chain systems, operations leadership, and process improvement within data center or mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain Systems Management:
- Own the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of supply chain systems (ERP, Procure to Pay, inventory, logistics, and analytics platforms).
- Lead system integration efforts across procurement, construction, finance, and operations functions.
- Ensure supply chain systems are optimized for data visibility, automation, and scalability.
- Partner with IT and digital transformation teams to enhance reporting, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
- Procurement Operations & Process Optimization:
- Oversee end-to-end procurement operations, ensuring standardization and best practices across all regions and categories.
- Develop and maintain global SOPs, playbooks, and workflows for sourcing, contracting, approvals, and supplier onboarding.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, cost, and operational risk.
- Vendor & Performance Management:
- Establish and manage a global supplier performance and compliance framework, including SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards.
- Oversee vendor audits, risk assessments, and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with category leads to optimize the supplier base and strategic sourcing decisions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, systems, or procurement, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in mission-critical or capital-intensive industries (e.g., data centers, construction, energy, industrial manufacturing).
- Deep expertise in ERP and procurement platforms.
- Proven track record in implementing process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence
- Strong understanding of supply chain analytics, operational KPIs, and process re-engineering.
- Excellent communication, change management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and scale systems and operations in a rapidly growing environment.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA, MS in Supply Chain or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
- Experience in data center industry, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
- Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma Black Belt
Required Traits and Skills:
- Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
- Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one"s own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
- Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
- Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
- Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
- Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.
Location and Travel:
- Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, or Alexandria, VA.
- Regular travel, as needed, to Fleet offices as well as to meet with Vendors. We expect it to be less than 20%.
- Expected Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000 + Bonus + Equity
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