Purchaser at IREN in Childress, TX

Job description

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Remote TX | Department : Procurement | Reporting to: Procurement Manager| Work Location Type: #remote IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. This role supports both day-to-day operational purchasing (MRO, maintenance materials, tools, and services) and capital projects/construction purchasing (equipment, materials, and subcontracted services).The Purchaser will partner with site Operations, Construction/Project teams, and the Inventory/Warehouse function to source, quote, raise PRs/POs, and track orders through delivery—ensuring materials, equipment, and spare parts are available when needed to support uptime and on-time project delivery. The Vendor Onboarding & Risk Specialist owns the end-to-end vendor onboarding process, ensuring that new and existing suppliers are qualified, documented, and approved in line with company policy before work is awarded or purchase orders are issued. This role is responsible for coordinating vendor prequalification, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), insurance and safety verification, financial and sanctions screening, and vendor master activation. The Specialist maintains the vendor risk register, monitors compliance status through the life of the supplier relationship, and ensures onboarding records are complete, current, and audit-ready. 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. Responsibilities Procurement Support (Operations & Projects) Support site Operations and Maintenance teams as well as Construction/Project teams with sourcing materials, equipment, tools, and services required for ongoing maintenance and capital projects. Obtain vendor quotations and evaluate pricing, lead times, and availability. Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system in accordance with company policies. Ensure accuracy of part numbers, quantities, pricing, coding, and supporting documentation prior to order release. Monitor open orders and proactively track deliveries to ensure on-time arrival. Communicate order status updates to site stakeholders. Capital Projects / Construction Procurement (Priority) Support capital project procurement planning by aligning sourcing activities to project schedules, long-lead items, and construction milestones. Issue RFQs/RFPs, coordinate vendor/site walkthroughs where required, and compile bid comparisons (bid tabs) for stakeholder review. Partner with Construction/Project Managers to ensure scopes, pricing, payment terms, delivery terms, and insurance/compliance requirements are captured prior to award. Convert awarded quotes into PRs/POs and support contract/PO alignment in coordination with Procurement, Finance, and Legal as applicable. Expedite critical materials and equipment, proactively manage supplier commitments, and communicate risks and mitigations to project stakeholders. Support change management by processing PO changes, tracking revised quotes, and maintaining clear documentation for cost control and auditability. Support project closeout purchasing activities including reconciliation of deliveries, resolving discrepancies, and coordination of final invoicing/receiving documentation. Vendor Coordination & Order Management Maintain regular communication with vendors and service providers to confirm pricing, lead times, shipment status, on-site requirements, and issue resolution. Resolve order discrepancies includin