Sourcing Manager – Data Center Design Services, Equipment

Job Description:

• Ownership of Data Center design services and equipment procurement for sites with North America.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and Finance to align procurement with design, budget, and site needs.
• Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for design services (Architectural, Mechanical Electrical and Fire Protection, Networking, Environmental, Civil and site preparation services).
• Develop category strategies, identify new suppliers, and manage RFPs/RFQs for equipment categories as assigned (Mechanical, Electrical and tenant fit out).
• Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, terms, and agreements (MSAs) to achieve cost savings and favorable conditions.
• Review supplier proposals, prepare comparisons and cost analysis.
• Oversee equipment from initial design/specification through delivery, installation, and commissioning, ensuring compliance and quality.
• Identify and screen potential new suppliers that can provide beneficial pricing and or lead time to projects.
• Escalate supplier performance issues to Procurement and Development leadership as required.
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier risk.
• Issue Purchase Orders as required.
• Work with finance and accounting teams to resolve invoice issues as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement experience, minimum 3 years’ data center experience required.
• Experience working with design engineering firms for Data Centers.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure equipment: Mechanical and Electrical.
• Strong procurement, sourcing, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of complex Bid Analysis and TCO.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401k
• FULL coverage medical, dental and vision

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