Regional Procurement Project Manager

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Job Summary

The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for managing multiple complex categories for Major Capital Equipment (MCE) within the Americas region. This individual contributor role involves developing and executing category plans, collaborating with business partners, and supporting both regional and global procurement activities. Key responsibilities include negotiating cost-saving agreements, managing supplier performance and relationships, implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, mitigating supply chain risks, and resolving complex issues. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders, resource management capabilities, and a proactive approach to adapting to changing environments. All to enable capacity deliveries at scale and speed.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience

• 7 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

• 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

United States - Denver Office DEO : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual

United States - Chicago Office CHO : 130,000 - 194,000 USD / Annual

United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 130,000 - 194,000 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.

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