At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement for cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and negotiate major supplier agreements.
- Company: Join Denvr Dataworks, a leader in AI platform services based in Calgary.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, remote work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of AI and high-performance computing.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in procurement with expertise in data center hardware and cloud infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
About Us
Denvr Dataworks Corp. ("Denvr") is a vertically integrated AI Platform Services company with headquarters in Calgary, Canada. We provide foundational compute infrastructure and services to support the broader AI ecosystem and its end users. The platform includes cloud-native solutions for training, inference, high-performance computing, data processing, scalable storage, and a suite of software toolsets that accelerate the development, deployment, and integration of AI applications.
Why Join Us
Joining Denvr means being part of a world-class team in the fast-moving field of AI and high-performance computing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our people are proactive problem solvers who take pride in delivering great results, thrive in open and transparent environments, and enjoy learning by doing.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional purchasing role. For the right person, this is an opportunity to build and own a strategic procurement function at the center of a rapidly growing cloud infrastructure business. As an experienced Senior Procurement Leader, you will own and drive our strategic sourcing and supplier relationships across cloud and data center infrastructure.
The Mission
Denvr isn’t building traditional data centers; we are manufacturing the future of AI infrastructure - building next-generation cloud infrastructure for demanding compute workloads. As we scale, strategic procurement becomes a significant competitive advantage.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Procurement & Commercial Negotiation: Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for major infrastructure categories, including GPU and accelerated compute platforms, enterprise and hyperscale server infrastructure, high-speed networking, high-performance storage platforms, data center colocation leases, and other strategic hardware.
- OEM & Strategic Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain executive-level relationships with major OEMs and leverage partner relationships to optimize pricing structures and improve product availability.
- Infrastructure Economics: Work closely with Finance, Engineering and Operations to understand the economics of our infrastructure at a detailed level.
- Supply Chain & Capacity Planning: Translate infrastructure growth forecasts into forward-looking procurement and capacity pipelines.
- Contracts & Commercial Governance: Lead commercial contract structuring in close alignment with Legal and Finance.
Who You Are
The Person: Commercial & Analytical, Technically Conversant, Constructive Challenger, High-Growth Adaptability.
Qualifications: 10+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or commercial leadership experience focused on data center hardware, hyperscale cloud, or enterprise IT infrastructure. Proven track record negotiating complex contracts. Established executive network across the data center ecosystem.
If you are passionate about technology, system design and innovative technical solutions, and want to be part of a remote-first forward-thinking company, Denvr would love to hear from you.
Senior Procurement Leader in Edmonton employer: Denvr Dataworks, Corp.
At Denvr Dataworks Corp., we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Procurement Leader, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape strategic procurement functions within a rapidly growing AI infrastructure business, all while enjoying competitive benefits and ample opportunities for professional growth in Calgary's vibrant tech scene. Join us to make a meaningful impact and advance your career alongside a team of exceptional talent dedicated to transforming industries through cutting-edge technology.
