Harshit Singh

Global Procurement Strategy and Sourcing Manager @Vantage Data Centers

Sterling, VA, US

Led global procurement strategy for CAPEX portfolio across NAM and EMEA, reporting to the Global VP of Procurement and partnering with CFOs, Design, Construction, and Operations leadership.• Secured critical long-lead equipment capacity (generators, UPS, chillers, transformers, MERs), reducing supply risk by 30% through volume hedging and demand aggregation.• Achieved 20% cost savings through competitive tenders, supplier consolidation, and modular infrastructure standardization.• Expanded supply base into multiple low-cost regions, enabling 25%+ per-MW cost savings opportunities and enhancing resilience through multi-sourcing strategies.• Led IT procurement for data center infrastructure, including fiber optics, networking, BMS/EMS systems, and software defined solutions aligned with scaling demand.• Drove cross-functional value engineering initiatives with Design, Engineering, Finance, and Construction to optimize specifications and reduce TCO.• Negotiated and governed complex supplier contracts (MSAs, SLAs, warranties), embedding ESG criteria and ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.• Digitalized procurement operations by integrating ERP systems and deploying AI-driven dashboards, cutting P2P cycle time and improving SLA compliance.

Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Newcastle University

Master's degree, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management