Senior Purchasing Manager, Cloud Operations

2 weeks ago

San Jose, United States CareerBuilder 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 chains 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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