Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management

4 weeks ago


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

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is dedicated to fostering a workplace characterized by inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and actively seek opportunities to learn from each other's experiences.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of leading hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises. Operating across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, Vantage has revolutionized data center design to achieve significant improvements in reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in adaptable environments that can scale rapidly to meet market demands.

Procurement Division

The Procurement Division is responsible for managing the delivery of data centers from initial concept through to commissioning, collaborating closely with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering throughout the process. The Construction team also partners with contractors to create a vertically integrated design and oversees these partners to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Unlike many roles in other organizations that focus solely on oversight, Vantage empowers its technical staff with the responsibility and authority to directly influence the process. This internal alignment allows for long-term operational sustainability to be integrated with value engineering and cost metrics, ensuring that products align with corporate objectives. This approach enables each team member to make high-impact decisions that lead to significant results.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Vice President of Procurement is to oversee all facets of the procurement processes and implement enabling tools and procedures to ensure consistency across all regions. The VP will manage a team of regional leaders and will be accountable for a rapidly expanding total spend portfolio of approximately $5B. As the VP of Procurement, you will be responsible for facilitating the rollout of tools that may include CLM, TPRM, and other technologies that accelerate and support business growth.

This role will direct all aspects of corporate procurement and serve as the key point of contact to enhance regional and corporate metrics while increasing the agility necessary to support business expansion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, critical thinking, superior negotiation skills, excellent financial acumen, and outstanding communication abilities.

Essential Job Functions

  • Oversee and manage the complete procurement process and lifecycle across Vantage teams.
  • Lead and mentor a team of regional procurement managers and directors.
  • Develop and execute effective procurement strategies that align with Vantage's regional and global objectives, covering 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 industry trends and emerging market opportunities, adjusting procurement strategies as necessary.
  • Maintain relationships with key suppliers and conduct contract negotiations.
  • Ensure that efficient and effective purchasing processes and systems are established for optimal performance while leveraging key technologies to enhance efficiencies.
  • Assess vendor-related risks concerning cost, quality, and delivery commitments.
  • Collaborate with regional leaders and executives to define short- and long-term procurement needs.
  • Develop and track procurement metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and report status to the senior executive team.
  • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies in all procurement activities, promoting ethical practices throughout.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in procurement roles, preferably in a leadership capacity within the construction development sector.
  • B.S. / B.A. degree in Business (or related fields), MBA or similar postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
  • Comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and procurement processes.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven track record of effectively leading teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in risk management and change management.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical abilities and strategic thinking.
  • Highly proficient in financial analysis and budgeting.
  • Solid knowledge of industry-related procurement practices and policies.
  • Problem-solving mindset, capable of effectively addressing issues as they arise.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in strategic sourcing processes, organization, and technology requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with experience in Procure-To-Pay tools and supplier performance evaluation 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 various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown.

At Vantage, we operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We strive to uplift and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting weaknesses. We find joy in our work and in each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into our tasks. Our diligent and efficient work is rewarded with a competitive total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits that exceed local expectations.

Being part of the Vantage team provides numerous advantages, including a variety of benefits, recognition, training and development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing your contributions add value to the company and our community.

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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