Procurement Operations Manager, NA

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.

Position Description

In a Procurement Operations Manager, Vantage is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to be an integral part of a team that manages Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment across the globe. This individual is not afraid of self-instruction and will lead the effort and the team entrusted to standardize purchase order management and reporting for the second largest in cost center within the data center construction process.

In this role, you will be responsible for purchase order management, preparation of capital expenditure documentation, and multibillion dollar budgets. You will also be responsible for identifying, providing, and reporting metrics on all equipment orders. Additionally, you will be integrally involved with invoice reporting, developing and maintaining department budgets, financial inventory allocation, user support of financial and accounting systems, contract administration, order status and tracking report development, and daily support of the regional Senior Procurement Managers and other senior leaders in the department.

Regular collaboration and coordination will be required with our external supply chain partners and numerous internal teams such as Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Tax, Construction, Operations, and Legal. Occasional travel to Vantage Data Center sites may also be required.

Responsibilities

· Supervise and manage the Procurement Source to Pay system, ensuring its accuracy, consistency and data integrity for purchase order placement, issuance, and maintenance.

· Manage, mentor, and guide operations analysts who will work continuously with procurement teams ensuring all equipment orders are placed timely and completely so that our programs support business opportunities and projects are delivered on time.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve and maintain processes and procedures within the procurement department.

· Maintain financial management of the department’s inventory program, yearly spending, cash flow forecasts, and reconciliation.

· Coordinate with vendors on continuous quality improvement of invoice process and inventory management data.

· Develop multi-year cash flow plans and reconcile these monthly.

· Manage financial data from various software systems and implement them into one report.

· Learn and manage the financial software to enter PO’s, review invoices, track budgets, allocate equipment from purchases to projects.

· Support Procurement Managers, Finance, and Accounting with invoicing issues.

· Properly evaluate and update inventory for soft and hard allocation of OFCI equipment.

· Help direct invoices to the appropriate Procurement team members for approval in a timely manner.

· Update established change order and savings trackers, then develop a plan to better implement this into a new process.

· Develop proper tax and tariff reporting processes.

· Help develop and maintain record keeping and reports for the business.

· Work with compliance to maintain the department and vendors are within guidelines.

Duties

· Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of the procurement process with other department requirements.

· Work with finance and compliance departments to ensure all purchases have appropriate documentation.

· Maintain, track, and report on inventory budgets, capital expenditure, and KPI’s

· Present financial metrics and analysis to project managers, department leaders, and on occasion, business executives.

· Investigate and work with vendors to make sure invoices are submitted on timely basis, according to the terms and conditions of agreement, and paid for in timely manner

· Support open and transparent communication with project teams and departments

· Assist in management and support equipment inventory planning, price evaluation, industry metrics, and forecasting

· Manage and support 1-3 Procurement Cost Analysts who will support project costing exercises while simultaneously performing department level tasks.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in finance, accounting, quantity surveying, construction science, supply chain management, logistics, business administration, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, is required.

· 4 to 6 years of experience in a financial, accounting, or supply chain role is required.

· Ability to manage a team of 1-3 data or cost analysts.

· Aptitude to learn quickly and self-instruct.

· Strong business acumen with a strong commercial background is required.

· Knowledge of ERP tools, financial/ accounting software, and data analytics tools is required.

· Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization software is preferred.

· Strong presentation, public speaking, communication, and soft skills required.

· Data Center, commercial, or industrial equipment experience is ideal but not required.

Travel: 

• Up to 25% travel

Additional Details 

• Salary Range: $130,000-$140,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) 

• 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. 

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.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!