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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