About Overwatch Mission Critical
Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.
We are seeking an experienced OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) Procurement Manager to support a major data center construction program. This role will focus on developing and managing strategic procurement partnerships, negotiating contracts and T&Cs, and ensuring that procurement efforts align with design deliverables and supply chain readiness.
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Develop and maintain strategic vendor partnerships for OFCI procurement
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Negotiate terms and conditions (T&Cs) and support contract standardization
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Review contracts to identify risks and ensure compliance with company standards
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Monitor lead times, costs, and inventory levels to support timely project delivery
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Collaborate with design, engineering, and commissioning teams to align procurement with project schedules
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Serve as primary point of contact for vendors, maintaining regular communication and reporting on supply chain status
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Provide insight to improve vendor management inventory (VMI) programs and procurement processes
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5+ years of experience in procurement within mission critical environments
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Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills; ability to read and analyze contracts for risk mitigation
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Pre-existing relationships with key vendors, distributors, and manufacturer representatives strongly preferred
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Deep knowledge of OFCI procurement processes, supply chain logistics, and risk management
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Experience with global procurement strategies and navigating international supply chains
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Familiarity with data center equipment categories (e.g., generators, switchgear, UPS, chillers, CRAHs)
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Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)
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Experience in sustainability-focused procurement, including evaluation of EPDs and supplier ESG metrics
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Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, design, and commissioning teams
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Location: Preferably East Coast, ideally Northern Virginia (aligned with EST operations)
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Travel: Occasional travel may be required to project sites or vendor meetings
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Benefits:
Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.
OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.