Key job responsibilities
Manage General Contractor and Construction Procurement category Strategy and Delivery
Construction material supply chain sourcing and program management
Achieve cost savings through negotiations, value engineering through the supply chain, and strategic initiatives
Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement procurement category strategies
Understand trends in customer's needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers’ priorities
Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business.
Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost
Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance
Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution
Some travel may be required, up to 25%.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Work/Life Balance
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5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
Experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
Experience in construction procurement or quantity surveying or construction contracts management
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
Experience in driving sustainability initiatives, Green Material Supply Chains and Global Programs
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