Global Procurement Lead, Vantage Data Centers
6 days ago
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center services, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable solutions to its clients. As a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance, we celebrate diversity and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Procurement Department Overview
The Procurement team at Vantage Data Centers plays a critical role in securing the equipment and services required to operate our data centers. Our team leads the procurement process from conception to commissioning, working closely with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering to ensure seamless execution.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Procurement to join our team. As a key member of our Procurement department, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of various mechanical and electrical equipment, including Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, and Generators. You will lead all aspects of equipment submittals from inception to completion, track and ensure timely delivery of procured equipment, and manage project budgets to ensure all procurement activities stay within budgetary constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement of various mechanical and electrical equipment, including Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, and Generators.
- Prepare and handle RFPs, negotiate contracts, and finalize deals with vendors.
- Lead all aspects of equipment submittals from inception to completion.
- Track and ensure timely delivery of procured equipment.
- Manage project budgets to ensure all procurement activities stay within budgetary constraints.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated project budgets, ensuring all procurement activities stay within budgetary constraints.
- Analyze and track project schedules to ensure equipment delivery aligns with construction timelines.
- Drive project-level tasks and achievements as assigned by the project management team.
- Serve as a liaison between supply chain partners and internal partners, communicating changes in product lead times and costs.
- Support engineering and sales teams in addressing client requests and design changes.
- Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensure all purchases are accurately costed to projects.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.
- Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.
- Negotiate the best prices with primary and secondary vendors, as applicable.
- Support complex negotiations for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assist Finance and Accounting with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.
- Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.
- Experience in the data center or industrial equipment sector is strongly preferred.
- Strong technical proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
- Knowledge of construction management processes.
- Ability to learn quickly and autonomously drive tasks to closure.
- Strong business acumen and commercial background.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical data comfortably to executive-level leadership.
- Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Base + Bonus
- This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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