Senior Manager Procurement and Supply Chain (Austin, Texas)

Company Overview 

Beale Infrastructure Group is a rapidly growing developer and owner of next-generation digital infrastructure assets, focused on delivering hyperscale data center campuses for leading global technology companies. The Company specializes in complex, large-scale projects that require significant coordination across land acquisition, power procurement, utility partnerships, and construction execution.

Operating at the intersection of real estate, energy, and technology, Beale’s platform is designed to address the increasing demand for high-capacity, energy-efficient data infrastructure driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation. The Company partners closely with utilities and local communities to secure reliable power solutions and enable long-term, sustainable development.

Backed by Blue Owl Capital’s Real Assets platform, Beale benefits from deep institutional capital, a disciplined investment approach, and an experienced leadership team with a proven track record in digital infrastructure development. The Company is in a high-growth phase, with an expanding pipeline of projects across key U.S. markets.

Key Qualifications

Experience & Industry Knowledge

• 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience managing significant construction, infrastructure, or capital equipment spend.
• Demonstrated experience supporting data center or other mission-critical construction projects, including both Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) and Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) purchasing models.
• Deep understanding of data center infrastructure and mechanical construction components.
• Experience supporting ground-up construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical equipment, long-lead equipment, and associated supply chain considerations.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Proven experience managing strategic supplier and OEM relationships.
• Experience negotiating RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, contracts, framework agreements, and capacity reservation agreements.
• Experience managing supplier performance, quality, delivery, and contract compliance.
• Ability to establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers, General Contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category and sourcing strategies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with spend analysis, should-cost modeling, bid analysis, forecasting, and KPI development.
• Ability to identify supply chain risks and develop effective mitigation and multi-sourcing strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong ability to collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Project Controls, Finance, and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Other Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience with demonstrated exceptional ability.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and project specifications.
• Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of approximately 8–10 hours per day.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 20 lbs.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions, including for supplier and yard audits.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies for mechanical equipment across Beale's data center portfolio.
• Optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while balancing cost, quality, schedule, capacity, and risk.
• Lead RFx processes from initial RFI/RFP/RFQ through supplier selection, contracting, procurement, and commissioning support.
• Negotiate complex contracts, framework agreements, and capacity reservation agreements.
• Develop multi-sourcing and contingency strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Standardize technical requirements in partnership with Design & Engineering to reduce bespoke specifications and shorten lead times.

Mechanical Equipment

Manage sourcing and supplier strategy for mechanical Long Lead Equipment, including:

• Chillers and cooling towers
• Dry coolers and adiabatic fluid coolers
• Condenser units
• CRAHs, eCRAHs, and CRACs
• In-row cooling and RDHX systems
• Liquid cooling infrastructure
• Hot/cold aisle containment
• MAUs and AHUs
• Humidification/dehumidification systems
• Chilled water piping and pumping packages
• Expansion tanks, air separators, and thermal storage tanks
• Pre-action sprinkler and clean-agent/gas suppression systems
• VESDA systems
• RTUs and DOAS
• Other critical mechanical infrastructure as required

Supplier & OEM Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 mechanical OEMs.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure long-term capacity and supply chain resilience.
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs), establish KPIs, and manage executive-level supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery performance, billing accuracy, and contract compliance.
• Work with suppliers to secure priority production capacity and proactively address potential constraints.
• Identify risks within Tier 2 and Tier 3 supply chains, including exposure to raw materials, semiconductor availability, geopolitical events, and transportation disruptions.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze annual procurement spend across mechanical LLE categories.
• Develop and maintain should-cost and price-index models, including tracking copper, steel, semiconductor, and other relevant commodity trends.
• Clean and normalize vendor bid data to enable accurate apples-to-apples comparisons during RFPs.
• Maintain the Master Equipment Tracker, ensuring accurate visibility into equipment orders, shipping, production, and delivery status.
• Track quoted versus actual lead times and identify emerging schedule risks.
• Develop and maintain automated supplier KPI dashboards covering:
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Quality at Site
• Billing Accuracy
• Lead-Time Variance
• Develop monthly procurement reviews covering spend, budget, supplier performance, and project status.
• Maintain quarterly risk heatmaps identifying critical equipment orders at risk of delay.
• Track supplier-provided Scope 3 emissions data to support ESG and sustainability reporting.

Project Coordination & Supply Chain Alignment

• Coordinate with Site Project Managers, Project Controls/Schedulers, Metro Directors, subcontractors, Engineering, Construction Management, and other stakeholders.
• Align procurement schedules with construction milestones and project requirements.
• Conduct cross-functional handoff meetings to ensure clear ownership and chain of custody for Mechanical LLE.
• Identify changes in equipment lead times early and communicate impacts to all relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against procurement schedules and proactively adjust plans to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular updates on equipment availability, lead times, delivery schedules, and supply chain risks.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor industry and market conditions to identify emerging supply constraints.
• Develop contingency plans for critical materials and equipment.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks involving commodities, manufacturing capacity, transportation, or geopolitical risks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead times, increase standardization, and strengthen supplier performance.
• Continuously refine Beale's mechanical sourcing and supplier-management processes.

Why Join Beale 

• Build Something Meaningful: Step into a high-impact role helping to shape the legal infrastructure of a fast-growing digital infrastructure platform at a pivotal moment in its expansion 

• Front-Row Seat to Industry Growth: Work on cutting-edge, hyperscale data center developments powering cloud computing, AI, and the next generation of digital innovation 

• True Business Partnering: Collaborate directly with senior leaders as a trusted advisor on critical projects 

• Backed to Scale: Join a platform supported by Blue Owl Capital, bringing deep capital, stability, and a strong track record in digital infrastructure investing 

• Entrepreneurial & Collaborative Culture: Be part of a lean, high-performing team where your voice matters and you can influence how the legal function evolves 

• Stretch Beyond Your Lane: While specializing in real estate, gain exposure to a broad mix of commercial, energy, and development matters as the platform grows 

 

Remote work available, with preference towards candidates in the Austin area.
Travel: ~20%