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Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
Under Global leadership, the Regional Procurement Manager manages multiple and complex categories for Major Capital Equipment (MCE), with cross-functional and regionally diverse scope.
Accountable for building and creating the category plan and managing the plan closely with leadership. The incumbent will also be required to support both regional and global category management and procurement functions.
Responsibilities:
Business Partnering
Engages and collaborates with business teams for regional procurement and governance
Is an escalation point to resolve stakeholder issues within the regional team
Educates the business on procurement processes and governance
Recommends enhancements to the Source to Pay process and systems
Resource Management (people, finances etc.)
Will provide management updates on supplier performance and team productivity
Is an escalation point for the team for solving resource/budgetary issues
Contributes and/or is responsible for resource planning (people, finances etc.) activities
Negotiations
Partners intra-regionally with business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performance
Ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreement
Aligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements
Procurement Strategy
Utilizes a global perspective in the execution of procurement strategy within the region
Develops a vendor management strategy to “right size” the supply strategy for the region
Develops, communicates, and executes against global procurement strategies and best practices for the region
Establishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectives
Contributes for spend category management strategies and action plans
Monitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of equipment, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etc.
Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of the overall strategy
Communicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant regional procurement teams
Lead the regional procurement teams to implement procurement strategy effectively throughout region across the relevant categories
Cost Savings
Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities aligned with organizational commitments
Develops cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings
Creates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the region
Supplier Management
Leads the end-to-end supplier management process
Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality
Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, etc.
Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix
Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems
Supports selection of new suppliers
Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed
Contract Management
Responsible for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW signature, supplier certification including insurance & ISO documents
Partners with Legal on the contract lifecycle
Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business, and commercial requirements
Negotiates contract details with suppliers
Manages business requirements for Order Management
Initiates supplier creation where applicable in the Source to Pay systems
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience
5 years of relevant experience in procurement management, supply chain management, category management or consulting.
Strong skills in negotiation and influence skills
Goal and team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn & improve
Flexibility and fast adaptation to changing environment
Preferred qualifications
Master’s degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA
Demonstrated experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs, preferably data centers
Experience in commodity or supply chain management, and contract management
Experience working with Office Package, Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX) is the world’s digital infrastructure company™, enabling digital leaders to harness a trusted platform to bring together and interconnect the foundational infrastructure that powers their success. Equinix enables today’s businesses to access all the right places, partners and possibilities they need to accelerate advantage. With Equinix, they can scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value.
