Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

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The Strategic Operations Procurement Manager is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of new and existing data centers. Responsibilities extend beyond facilities project procurement to support strategic initiatives such as customer fit‑out, site engineering partnerships, and spare parts programs. The role performs complex data analysis to support sourcing strategies and cost‑optimization opportunities, generating savings across categories including Electrical, Mechanical, Capital Improvement Projects, SG&A, IT, MRO, Facilities Maintenance, Data Center Infrastructure fit‑outs, and Data Connectivity.

The Manager negotiates complex/competitive programs, communicates value propositions to line of businesses and senior management, and collaborates with internal departments to facilitate, optimize, and execute procurement and corporate governance of these spend categories within the organization.

• Support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with development, implementation, sourcing, and operations procurement teams.
• Foster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects, ranging from facilities and construction services to equipment and material support.
• Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure successful delivery of facilities projects within budget and on time.
• Support development of pre‑approved supplier lists utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagement.
• Synthesize supplier, industry, and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts led by the sourcing team.
• Administer, facilitate, and manage vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process to mitigate exposure to risk and consolidate supplier spend.
• Support development and execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials.
• Maintain day‑to‑day supplier relationships, acting as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.
• Support negotiations of commercial cost reductions and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices.
• Build 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.
• Identify and leverage company‑wide spend opportunities.
• Coordinate facilities’ purchasing activities across the national portfolio of data centers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply‑Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply‑chain management.
• Skilled in building strong relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications.
• Experience managing and leading change initiatives with significant organization impact.
• Experience developing long‑range sourcing plans to reduce total costs and optimize value from suppliers.
• Experience in contract development, execution, negotiation, and management.
• Demonstrated company‑wide procurement leadership experience within one or more indirect categories or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

• MBA or master’s degree in supply chain.
• Experience working for or supporting a data center provider, hyperscale user, or equipment provider.
• Procurement certification (e.g., ISM CPSM).

• Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills to determine prioritization…