Stakeholder Management
Partner with stakeholders across a wide range of business functions to understand requirements and provide procurement support.
Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Act as a trusted adviser, helping teams navigate procurement processes and commercial decision-making.
Support change and adoption of procurement best practices across the business.
Cost and Risk Management
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking and commercial assessments to support decision-making.
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational and supply chain risks.
Support supplier due diligence and compliance activities.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement processes, tools and governance.
Support reporting, spend analysis and procurement performance measurement.
Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.
Stay informed on market developments, industry trends and procurement innovation.
Required Experience and Skills
Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or commercial roles.
Demonstrable experience supporting multiple business functions and managing a varied procurement workload.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate effectively and deliver measurable business value.
Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial contracts.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all organisational levels.
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience working across international and cross-functional environments is desirable.
Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS, is desirable but not essential.
Experience within data centres, critical infrastructure, technology, facilities management, construction or related industries would be beneficial but is not required.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment and can successfully support procurement activities across multiple business areas. The ideal candidate will be pragmatic, commercially focused, highly organised and capable of building strong relationships while driving results across a broad and changing portfolio of work.
Experience/Skills
10+ years of Purchasing, Sourcing and Procurement experience preferred
10+ years of experience with Contract Negotiation and Administration preferred
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field a plus
Certifications: None
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.
