Regional Procurement Lead - Indianapolis, Indiana (On-site)

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: 

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. 

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. 

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Regional Procurement Lead to oversee and drive procurement efforts across multiple data center development projects for one of the world’s leading technology clients. This is a client-facing leadership role that demands exceptional interpersonal, communication, and strategic management skills, as well as a deep understanding of data center construction and operations. 

You will serve as a key advisor to senior client stakeholders and internal teams, providing leadership across procurement strategy, risk management, vendor engagement, and contract execution. This role requires an experienced professional with a track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale capital projects across multiple regions and disciplines. 

In addition to procurement execution, the role involves mentoring team members, cultivating long-term client relationships, and leading strategic initiatives, including new business pursuits, proposal development, and contract negotiations. 

We are looking for a proactive, highly experienced leader with a passion for innovation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. We will support your growth and ambitions as we work together to make meaningful impacts across the industry. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leverage expertise in modern project management methodologies within complex, multi-functional organizations, with a solid understanding of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning. 


• Establish and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring effective communication with both technical and executive-level stakeholders. 


• Oversee and manage assigned scopes of work from initiation to closeout, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality execution across all procurement-related activities. 


• Supervise the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and deliver updates to senior management on progress, key findings, and strategic recommendations. 


• Review and assess project plans, requirements, and specifications to ensure procurement alignment with overall project goals. 


• Lead the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and manage contractor selection and contract award processes in coordination with internal teams. 


• Collaborate with contractors to validate and approve CPM baseline schedules, ensuring procurement timelines align with project milestones. 


• Direct resource analysis efforts to identify potential bottlenecks, resource gaps, or supply chain constraints across projects. 


• Identify and evaluate project risks, gaps, and opportunities; provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. 


• Facilitate, chair, and document project meetings (including Owner-Architect-Contractor [OAC] meetings), ensuring clear action tracking and accountability. 


• Review and validate project progress reports, contractor pay applications, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual terms. 


• Oversee financial and technical evaluations of procurement and project delivery options; lead feasibility studies, site surveys, and coordinate with designers, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers as needed. 


• Support and contribute to business development initiatives by assisting with strategy development, positioning, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations. 


• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required qualifications: 

• 18+ years of procurement experience in the construction field 


• Bachelor’s degree in construction, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, or related technical fields 


• An excellent understanding of construction, mechanical, and electrical systems 


• Strong knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building systems/components, and technology 


• Prior experience in hyperscale data center development and construction 


• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences 


• Experience in client-facing positions 


• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel 


• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately 


• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master's in Construction Management 


• Earned Value Management experience 


• Active membership in PMI, CCMA, or similar associations 


• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 


• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification 

POSITION DETAILS 

• Location (On-site): Indianapolis, Indiana 


• Position: Regional Procurement Lead 


• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular hours 


• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered) 

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS 

• Microsoft Project 


• Microsoft Office 


• Microsoft 365 

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.