Strategic Procurement Leader

7 days ago

Long Lawford, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time
About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is a leading provider of data center solutions, 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 experiences.

We power, cool, protect, and connect 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.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working closely with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget.

Our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, aligning long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

The Strategic Procurement Leader's main role is to support the North American business by developing and deploying strategies to build and operate data centers to meet client and Vantage requirements. The leader will be responsible for a total spend portfolio of roughly $5B (which is rapidly growing), and primarily includes construction and facilities management.

As the Strategic Procurement Leader, you will be accountable for supporting the roll-out of new processes and tools to enable scaling of the business and may include Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Source-to-Contract. This role will lead all aspects of corporate procurement and be the key point of contact to enable regional and corporate metrics and increase the agility needed to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and lead the full procurement process and lifecycle across Vantage teams.
  • Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with Vantage's objectives regionally and globally across a spend scope that includes Construction Services & Equipment (Design, Engineering, Project Management, GCs, MEP contractors) and Facilities Management (repair and maintenance, security, cleaning, landscaping, etc.).
  • Monitor changes in industry trends and evolving market opportunities, implementing necessary changes to procurement strategies.
  • Maintain relationships with key suppliers and run contract negotiations.
  • Ensure efficient and effective purchasing processes and systems are in place for optimal performance while understanding and implementing key technologies to improve efficiencies.
  • Assess risks related to vendors in terms of cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
  • Collaborate with regional leaders and executives to establish short- and long-term procurement needs.
  • Develop and monitor procurement metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and report status to the senior executive team.
  • Ensure all procurement activities adhere to laws, regulations, and company policies, promoting ethical practices in all activities.
  • Additional duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in Procurement roles, preferably in a leadership role in procurement within the construction developer space.
  • B.S. / B.A. degree in Business (or other related degree programs), MBA or similar postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
  • Deep understanding of market dynamics and procurement processes.
  • Superior leadership skills, with a track record of leading teams effectively.
  • Proven experience in risk management and change management.
  • Outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and a strategic thinker.
  • Highly proficient in financial analysis and budgeting.
  • Sound knowledge of industry-related procurement practices and policies.
  • Problem-solving mentality, able to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology required.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-To-Pay tools, Supplier performance and score carding experience preferred.
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 Information
  • Salary Range: $200,000-220,000 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.

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