Senior Procurement Manager - Capital Projects at Keel Infrastructure

New York, NY, USAFull-timeFinancePosted 19 days ago

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Careers at Keel   Keel Infrastructure is a publicly traded energy and digital infrastructure company that develops and owns data centers and power assets across North America.  At Keel, you’re not just joining a company, you’re helping build the infrastructure behind the future of compute.    Why Keel  We’re at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries transforming in real time.  The work is complex. The pace is fast. The impact is real.  You’ll be part of a team that values:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Ownership — we take responsibility and follow through </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Collaboration — we work across teams, functions, and borders </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Curiosity — we ask questions and keep learning </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Endurance — we build for the long term </li> </ul>   What It Feels Like to Work Here  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Fast-moving, high-growth, and hands-on </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Smart, driven people solving real challenges together </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Work that directly supports AI and next-generation infrastructure </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Room to grow, stretch, and take on more </li> </ul>   What We Offer  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Competitive salary, bonus and equity opportunities </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Comprehensive health and wellness benefits </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Retirement savings with company contribution </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Employee referral program </li> </ul> We are currently looking for a Senior Procurement Manager - Capital Projects to join our team.    <h1>Purpose of the Role</h1> Keel Infrastructure is developing a portfolio of next-generation, HPC data centers across North America — purpose-built campuses designed for the surging demand for AI and HPC capacity. Behind every megawatt Keel brings online is a procurement operation that ensures the right equipment, contractors, and materials arrive on time, on budget, and on spec. This is the role that keeps the capital project engine running — translating development plans into executed purchase orders and vendor commitments across a fast-moving, multi-site buildout. If you want to be the procurement leader on the ground for one of the most active data center development pipelines in the industry, this is the seat. The Senior Procurement Manager — Capital Projects is the on-site procurement lead in New York, responsible for driving tactical procurement execution across Keel’s large-scale capital projects, including data center and HPC buildouts, power and cooling infrastructure, and major equipment acquisitions. This role owns the day-to-day procurement lifecycle — from sourcing and PO issuance through vendor compliance, delivery tracking, and close-out — while escalating commercial, budgetary, and risk matters to the Director and the Development team. In addition to capital project procurement, this role carries responsibility for vendor administration, transactional governance, and ERP operational execution, ensuring end-to-end procurement integrity across the organization. The Senior Procurement Manager operates within the procurement framework and governance structure, serving as the hands-on executor who ensures that framework translates into disciplined, on-the-ground results. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in construction and/or infrastructure procurement, thrives in cross-functional project environments, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced setting where processes, systems, and teams are being built in real time. They are a natural collaborator who builds trust quickly with development, finance, and operations stakeholders, and who takes ownership of execution quality without needing to be directed at every step. <h1>Key Responsibilities</h1> <h2>Capital Project Procurement Execution</h2> <ul> <li>Lead tactical sourcing and procurement activities for capital projects, including general contractors, EPCs, subcontractors, and critical equipment (power, cooling, electrical infrastructure).</li> <li>Issue and manage project Purchase Orders in coordination with internal stakeholders and the Director of Procurement.</li> <li>Partner with the Development team to align procurement activity with project schedules and milestones.</li> <li>Identify and track long-lead items to mitigate schedule and cost risks.</li> <li>Develop and maintain procurement plans for each project phase.</li> <li>Monitor delivery schedules and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time performance.</li> </ul> <h2>Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Support</h2> <ul> <li>Conduct competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) for major capital expenditures.</li> <li>Evaluate supplier proposals and provide commercial analysis to support negotiations led by or in partnership with the Director of Procurement.</li> <li>Drive cost savings and cost avoidance through effective sourcing strategies.</li> <li>Support the Director of Procurement on major EPC commercial structuring, framework agreements, and contract negotiations as needed.</li> </ul> <h2>Vendor Management, Compliance & Administration</h2> <ul> <li>Establish and manage relationships with key vendors, contractors, and suppliers at the project level.</li> <li>Coordinate vendor onboarding, including onboarding packets, W-9 collection, and compliance documentation; collect and submit vendor banking information for centralized verification by the Director of Procurement and Finance.</li> <li>Track and maintain insurance certificates (COIs) and ensure vendors meet all contractual and organizational compliance standards.</li> <li>Maintain a vendor compliance tracker and vendor contact database.</li> <li>Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues impacting project delivery.</li> <li>Support development of a structured vendor governance framework in partnership with the Director of Procurement.</li> </ul> <h2>Transactional Governance & Documentation</h2> <ul> <li>Ensure contract attachments are complete and accurate on all Purchase Orders.</li> <li>Track open POs and un-received goods/services; follow up on invoice discrepancies.</li> <li>Maintain organized documentation for contracts, sourcing events, change orders, and supplier communications.</li> <li>Support change order documentation and escalate budget risks to the Director of Procurement and the Development team.</li> <li>Assist in project cost coding discipline to ensure accuracy in reporting and forecasting.</li> </ul> <h2>ERP & Process Support</h2> <ul> <li>Support ERP User Acceptance Testing (UAT) from a project procurement perspective during implementation.</li> <li>Execute ERP purchasing transactions and validate cost coding completeness.</li> <li>Identify gaps or inefficiencies in procurement SOPs based on field-level experience and escalate recommendations to the Director of Procurement for documentation and policy updates.</li> <li>Support local delivery of requisition and purchasing process training as directed by the Director of Procurement during ERP rollout.</li> <li>Coordinate with the Director of Procurement on ERP-related workflows and data quality.</li> </ul> <h2>Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting</h2> <ul> <li>Act as the primary procurement point of contact for the Development, Finance, and Operations teams in New York.</li> <li>Provide guidance on procurement processes, timelines, and best practices to project teams.</li> <li>Coordinate with the Director of Procurement on milestone payments to align with Finance on payment readiness.</li> <li>Track procurement activities against project budgets and timelines; support cost impact analysis.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with the approval matrix and commitment accounting governance established by the Director of Procurement.</li> </ul> <h1>Requirements</h1> <h2>Experience & Background</h2> <ul> <li>5–10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong focus on capital projects, construction, or infrastructure environments.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing large, complex contracts involving multi-million-dollar spend.</li> <li>Proven ability to operate as a procurement lead embedded within cross-functional project teams, coordinating effectively with development, engineering, finance, and operations stakeholders.</li> <li>Familiarity with data center, HPC, industrial, or mission-critical facility environments is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Experience supporting or operating within ERP-driven procurement environments; implementation or rollout experience is a plus.</li> <li>Exposure to EPC contractor management or heavy infrastructure project environments preferred.</li> </ul> <h2>Technical Knowledge</h2> <ul> <li>Strong commercial acumen with solid negotiation fundamentals and an understanding of commercial contract structures.</li> <li>Knowledge of construction contracting models (e.g., GMP, lump sum, T&M, design-build, CM at-risk) and their implications for procurement scope and risk.</li> <li>Experience with long-lead equipment sourcing and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Proficiency with ERP purchasing modules, procurement systems, and standard office productivity tools.</li> <li>Working understanding of cost coding structures, commitment accounting, and project budget reporting.</li> </ul> <h2>Collaboration & Competencies</h2> <ul> <li>Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills — proven ability to build trust and credibility with project teams, finance, operations, and senior leadership.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate procurement processes and timelines into clear, actionable guidance for non-procurement stakeholders.</li> <li>High attention to detail with the ability to connect tactical execution to broader project and financial objectives.</li> <li>Self-directed and able to operate with limited oversight while knowing when to escalate.</li> <li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with evolving processes, systems, and organizational structures.</li> <li>Results-driven with a bias for action, personal accountability, and a commitment to execution quality.</li> </ul> <h2>Educational Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline — required.</li> <li>Professional certification (CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or equivalent) is a plus but not required.</li> </ul> <h1></h1> <h2>Work Arrangement:</h2> <ul> <li>Location: New York, NY (Keel Infrastructure HQ).</li> <li>Schedule: In office a minimum of three (4) days per week.</li> <li>Travel: Periodic travel to Pittsburgh office and project sites as required to support vendor coordination, site procurement activities, and cross-functional project needs (estimated <10%).</li> </ul>

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