Senior Purchasing Manager, Cloud Operations

1 month ago

San Jose CA, United States Zscaler Full time

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this position is forSeniorPurchasing Manager (category lead) for Cloud Operationsand sourcing based out of our San Jose office. This role willbe responsible for managing the procurement of Cloud Operations Hardware – servers, Networking equipment, MRC services, switches, bandwidth, Software, & SAAS applications. The category lead is responsible for driving the global strategy around use and operations of the full procure-to-pay process .

The candidate must have experience in complex negotiation processes across the various purchasing segments and must have a proven record of executing a cost-effective purchasing department in a high-growth technology company. The candidate must also be detail-oriented, have strong organization and communication skills, and be hands-on as this role would be an individual position. The position requires capabilities to communicate with the global Cloud Operations team, IT & Engineering to understand their requirements and develop a sourcing strategy for the category.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute worldwide purchasing strategy for Cloud Operations equipment - Servers, Networking equipment, MRC services, switches bandwidth, etc. in line with Zscaler’ s international footprint and growth requirements
  • Be the lead contact for suppliers in these categories, working in close partnership with internal teams
  • Partner with key internal Cloud Operations & Engineering teams to understand their requirements and establish an approved vendor list for increased efficiencies and cost
  • Advises end users of preferred and most cost-effective suppliers
  • Ensures that end-user requirements are sufficiently detailed in an appropriate format for sourcing
  • Strategic price and contract negotiations. Manage negotiations, pricing, quality & availability. Research market intelligence & make strategic recommendations for purchasing components
  • Benchmark suppliers against metrics to ensure logistic and cost performance
  • Develop and maintain a portfolio of "best in class" suppliers and assess supplier availability
  • Lead contract negotiations and manage the competitive bidding process for identified opportunities
  • Partner with Legal to ensure all vendor contracts are current and compliant
  • Establish and maintain a needs-based segmented supply base
  • Ensure that local sourcing practices and processes conform to global procurement policies
  • Identify potential contract changes/additions and liaise with the supply chain’s contract management function to ensure contracts are revised accordingly
  • Build cost models to resolve “should” cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) vital to conducting supplier negotiations
  • Address performance issues with suppliers where appropriate
  • Keep end-users advised regarding risks or issues involving their requirements and the influences that external forces could have on their situation
  • Identify benchmarking opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of hands-on working experience in procurement of Cloud Operations equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with IAAS and PAAS
  • Demonstrate strategic and tactical knowledge in procurement for Cloud Operations
  • Demonstrate experience building relationships with Telecom Carriers
  • Analytical thinking - Ability to quickly analyze data and transform it into meaningful insight
  • Strong Interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively as part of a team in an unstructured environment; comfortable and effective in influencing at all levels; ability to tactfully give/receive constructive feedback
  • Creative -- Inquisitive attitude, can identify new and better ways; active external learner that takes advantage of ideas, best practices, and solutions developed elsewhere
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues, and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, superior customer service orientation, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the organization
  • Execution - persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail, organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement
  • Must be a self-starter with a can-do attitude and a serious desire to have a positive impact on our company
  • Strong day-to-day project management skills

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