Procurement Operations Manager

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time

Procurement Operations Manager page is loaded Procurement Operations Manager Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R14528 About Vantage Data Centers


Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Development Procurement

The Development Procurement Team reports directly to the Chief Development Officer. The Development Function is responsible for project delivery following site acquisition to hand-off to Operations. This includes: new site development, design and construction. 

The Development Procurement Team is responsible for all Development Procurement categories, except for OFCI which is managed by a separate global team. The main categories for Development Procurement are General Contractors and Consultancy / Advisory services (i.e. design, construction management, project management, permitting support, etc.).

The Development Procurement Team is in process of transitioning from a category driven structure to a regional procurement pod structure, providing dedicated procurement support to (i) Mainland Europe; and (ii) UK, Ireland & South Africa.

Position Overview

With seven active campuses and additional planned expansion Vantage is looking for a talented Manager to drive process efficiency, simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement across supply chain related activities. Reporting to the VP of Development Procurement, the Manager will be an important part of the team to successfully improve the way we operate and enable data driven decision making.

As a Manager you will work closely with your stakeholders to assess and understand the business need/requirements and develop and deliver effective processes that enable projects to deliver on time, within budget and to a high quality. You will improve procurement ways of working, and maintain strong knowledge of processes, policies and systems. You will be responsible for driving process efficiency across the entire procurement life cycle: strategy, tender, contract negotiations, governance and approvals and quality management. The Procurement Operations team will also be responsible for executing supplier onboarding processes such as: supplier due diligence, contract approval, purchase orders, etc. You will work with internal groups focused on cost optimisation and schedule efficiency to effectively integrate procurement related activities to enable project success. You will drive a continuous improvement and collaborative culture.

Essential Job Functions

  • Work with key stakeholders and Development Procurement team to understand procurement pain points and identify solutions;
  • Collaboratively establish a more efficient approach to the procurement lifecycle (tender to supplier performance), document this approach and implement
  • Implement and support effective reporting of Procurement activity
  • Execute high volume, standardised projects to support projects and the Procurement team
  • Gather and report market intelligence and data related to supplier performance
  • Work with the VP of Development Procurement to establish executive level reporting and support governance processes
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement

Duties

  • Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support commercial and operational objectives
  • Present complex supply chain related data in an easy to understand way
  • Establish an effective data and reporting structure for all procurement activities
  • Quality Assure data and compliance to processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for the Procurement team to offer improved project support
  • Collaborate with the Development Procurement team to reduce administrative burden and inefficiencies
  • Work with Finance to leverage existing tools and reporting structure
  • Work with Compliance teams to understand existing policies and drive compliance
  • Identify effective tools to support automation and effective workflow
  • Drive efficiency, simplification and standardisation across procurement lifecycle
  • Identify effective sources of supply chain data, both internally to VDC and externally
  • Build an effective Procurement Operations team

Job Requirements

  • Strong knowledge and experience in supply chain management, project management/PMO or business administration
  • 5+ years of demonstrated process improvement and data management experience
  • Strong inter-personal skills with excellent stakeholder management
  • Knowledge of procurement and supply chain best practises
  • Strong data analysis and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of workflow, reporting and procurement related tools
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Positive, collaborative and continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience of standing up a small operations team to effectively support a portfolio of projects
  • Location in London

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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