Procurement Buyer

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for assigned Procurement categories.

Procurement Buyer will perform complex data analysis to identify new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings for categories managed.

Categories would include, but not limited to : Electrical, Mechanical, Capital Improvement Projects, MRO, Facilities Maintenance, software, hardware, and professional services.

Procurement Buyer is responsible for negotiating complex / competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with proposals.

Procurement Buyer will work collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spend categories within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned

• Lead ongoing categoryactivities within assigned scope of spend categories to achieve business objectives and benefit targets
• Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities
• Coordinate Facilities / MRO purchasing activities across national portfolio of data center facilities
• Lead supplier selection & recommendation activities including qualitative / quantitative analysis, selection criteria, long / short lists, RFI / RFP development, and bid analysis
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for highest spend, greatest complexity, and most critical / strategic categories
• Lead implementation activities for categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers
• Develop sourcing plans for categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
• Conduct thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
• Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply-Chain, or Engineering. Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field a benefit
• Three or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain
• Experience in contract execution, negotiation and management
• Experience in managing and leading change initiatives involving significant impacts to organization
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers, and meet internal customer requirements
• Demonstrated company-wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working for or supporting a data center provider (multi-tenant data center, hyperscale user, or equipment provider)
• Procurement certification (e.g. ISM CPSM) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience with procurement / spend systems data and analysis
• Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to apply change management and consulting skills / knowledge and expertise
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements, specifications from departments, and category subject matter experts
• Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems
• Self-motivated and goal driven

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes : medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program;

tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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