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Job Type: Full-time | Location: Ft Worth, TX | Department: Operations | Reporting to: Head of Procurement | WorkLocation Type: #remote or #hybrid

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

The Director, Regional Project Procurement leads tactical, project-level procurement execution across the company's U.S. data center construction portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President, Data Center Procurement, this role owns the on-the-ground purchasing engine that translates category strategies and master agreements into site-ready materials and services: issuing purchase orders, managing regional supplier relationships, resolving field procurement issues in real time, driving day-to-day buying discipline across multiple concurrent construction projects, and reporting procurement status across projects to key stakeholders.

This is an execution-focused leadership role that sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, construction project management, and field operations. Success requires a leader who can build and manage a regional procurement organization, hold suppliers and internal stakeholders accountable to schedule and cost commitments, and rapidly resolve the tactical issues that inevitably arise across a fast-moving, multi-site data center build program.

Key Responsibilities Tactical & Project-Level Procurement Execution

• Lead all tactical (PO-level) procurement activity for assigned regions/projects, converting approved category strategies and master supply agreements into timely purchase orders.
• Own the buy-to-delivery cycle for construction materials, equipment, and site services, ensuring purchase orders align with construction schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Manage day-to-day supplier communication for order confirmation, order changes, expediting, and issue resolution at the project and site level.
• Establish and enforce standardized tactical procurement processes, approval workflows, and PO governance across all regional teams.
• Drive resolution of field procurement escalations (material shortages, quality issues, delivery delays) in partnership with construction, engineering, and logistics teams.

Regional Program & Supplier Management

• Build and maintain regional supplier relationships for trade contractors, equipment vendors, and local/regional material suppliers supporting active builds.
• Monitor regional supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective action plans where performance falls short.
• Support project-level bid packages, quote comparisons, and award recommendations for regionally sourced scopes of work and materials.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing/Category Management to provide field-level market intelligence and supplier feedback that informs national category strategy and master agreements.
• Manage regional procurement budgets and track project-level spend against approved project budgets, flagging variances early.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Schedule Alignment

• Partner closely with Construction Project Managers and Site Superintendents to align procurement activities with construction sequencing and critical-path milestones.
• Collaborate with Warehousing, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams to ensure tactical purchase orders translate into on-time, on-site material delivery.
• Work with Legal and Contracts teams to execute purchase orders and short-form agreements within approved contract terms and delegation-of-authority limits.
• Provide regular reporting to the VP, Data Center Procurement on regional procurement status, risks, spend, and schedule impacts across the project portfolio.
• Own the procurement input into recurring project governance forums for each assigned project — including weekly management reviews, EPC/owner-contractor meetings, and project status presentations — covering material and equipment delivery status, long-lead item tracking, open escalations, and cost/schedule impacts.
• Consolidate project-level inputs from Regional Project Procurement Managers, site buyers, and expediters into a single accurate procurement submission for each forum, delivered on the required cadence and in the required format.
• Represent procurement in weekly management, EPC, and project review calls, presenting status and responding to questions on delivery risk, supplier performance, and mitigation plans.

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and develop a team of regional procurement managers, tactical buyers, and expediters aligned to active and planned construction regions.
• Establish staffing plans that scale the tactical procurement organization in line with the pace and geographic spread of the data center build pipeline.
• Define KPIs and performance standards for the tactical procurement team (PO cycle time, on-time issuance, cost savings/avoidance, supplier performance).
• Champion consistent tools, systems (P2P/ERP), and processes across regions to enable scalability and reduce variability in procurement execution.
• Establish and maintain standardized procurement reporting templates, dashboards, and data sources so project updates are consistent across projects and regions and traceable back to PO, delivery, and spend data.

Requirements & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive procurement experience, including significant experience in tactical/project procurement supporting large-scale construction or capital projects, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience supporting data center, hyperscale, industrial, or other mission-critical construction programs.
• Strong track record managing regional or multi-site procurement teams and driving execution discipline across concurrent, fast-paced projects.
• Solid understanding of construction procurement processes, purchase order/contract fundamentals, and project schedule/cost drivers.
• Proficiency with ERP/P2P systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and project management or construction management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams across multiple U.S. regions, including remote and site-based staff.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 40-50% to active construction sites and regional offices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically within data center, colocation, or hyperscale construction procurement organizations.
• CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and general trades scopes typical of data center construction (switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling, structural steel, etc.).
• Experience partnering with Strategic Sourcing/Category Management organizations to translate national strategy into regional execution.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily a site-based role with frequent, recurring travel to active construction sites and regional field offices.
• Ability to walk active construction sites, including exposure to outdoor conditions and standard site PPE requirements.

At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).
• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Compensation

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).

Health & Wellness

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Retirement & Financial Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed.

IE US Operations Inc., the employingentityand proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.