Global Data Center Procurement Portfolio Manager

Location: Indianapolis

Global Data Center Procurement Portfolio Manager

About the Role

The Senior Datacenter Procurement Program Manager will play a key role in supporting a Global Portfolio Management Office (PMO) responsible for a growing retrofit construction portfolio. This is a client‑facing role in a highly dynamic and matrixed environment, requiring deep expertise in procurement strategy chic.

Currently, it demands excellent leadership and problem‑solving skills.

In this role you will implement and continually improve centralized procurement strategies, processes, and standards to hire and manage General Contractors (GCs) and vendors across multiple regions. You will pilot innovative procurement strategies, create playbooks, and ensure consistency in policies to align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Procurement Strategy and Development

• Execute and improve the centralized procurement strategies for hiring and managing GCs/vendors across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with varied business objectives.
• Continue to pilot new procurement processes, strategies, and methodologies to improve delivery speed and cost efficiency.
• Maintain and update procurement playbooks, standards, and policies to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Utilize Category Management methodologies to uncover savings opportunities and implement cost‑management strategies for assigned categories of spend.
• Monitor and report out the progress of the Small Project General Contractor delivery method or other roll‑out special delivery methods
  
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Project Management and Audits

• Provide project management expertise by conducting process audits, reviews, and refreshes to ensure adherence to procurement processes.
• Analyze audit results, identify corrective actions, and implement necessary changes to maintain alignment with business needs.
• Lead the development and monitoring of fully resourced and costed procurement project programs.
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• Develop regular reports for supply‑chain risks and monitor supplier performance.

Vendor/GC Management

• Manage relationships with General Contractors and vendors, including holding regular meetings to improve long‑term trust and performance.
• Implement and continue to developibor robust Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for procurement activities to drive performance and accountability.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to align expectations and improve delivery outcomes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Act as a critical liaison between Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Finance teams to align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals.
• Work within a/media organization to influence and collaborate with multiple global stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to optimize decision‑making using procurement data, industry knowledge, and risk‑management insights.

Leadership and People Management

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• Lead and manage a team of procurement analysts and senior professionals, ensuring day‑to‑day workloads are effectively prioritized and executed.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment to maximize team efficiency and professional growth.
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• Provide strategic leadership in coordinating procurement activities, ensuring schedules and deliverables are met.

Qualifications and Experience Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance (required).
• Master’s Degree or MBA (preferred).

Certifications

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, APICS, PMP, CPM, CPIM (preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with significant experience in construction project procurement.
• Strong experience in complex retrofit construction projects, particularly in live data center environments.
• Provenapore success in enterprise‑level procurement, managing large spend categories, and developing sustainable cost‑savings programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including familiarity with US, EMEA and APAC general contracting contracts and legal requirements.
• Experience managing teams of procurement professionals, consultants, or specialists.

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