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Vantage s’engage à être un lieu de travail d’inclusion, d’équité, de respect et d’acceptation. Nous célébrons la diversité et cherchons intentionnellement des occasions d’apprendre des expériences de chacun.
Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente dans six marchés en Amérique du Nord et six en Europe, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d’efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l’exige. Vantage connaît une croissance exponentielle grâce à ses installations nouvelles jumelées à ses acquisitions à travers l’Amérique du Nord et l’Europe.
Procurement Department
The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget.
Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with goals of the company. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to join our team as a Senior Manager, Procurement. In this role, you will manage Owner Furnished Contractor Installed Equipment and corresponding supply chains for our data centers. You will coordinate every aspect of the equipment procurement and delivery process from start to finish. As a Senior Manager, you will prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate regularly with external supply chain partners and internal teams, including Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal.
This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA.
Essential Job Functions
Procurement Management:
Lead the procurement of various mechanical and electrical equipment including, but not limited to, Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, and Generators.
Prepare and handle RFPs, negotiate contracts, and finalize deals with vendors.
Lead all aspects of and manage equipment submittals from inception to completion.
Track and ensure timely delivery of procured equipment.
Project Management:
Manage and interpret electrical single line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.
Develop and maintain sophisticated project budgets, ensuring all procurement activities stay within budgetary constraints.
Analyze and track project schedules to ensure equipment delivery aligns with construction timelines.
Drive project-level tasks and achievements as assigned by the project management team.
Partner Collaboration:
Serve as a liaison between supply chain partners and internal partners, communicating changes in product lead times and costs.
Support engineering and sales teams in addressing client requests and design changes.
Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule.
Collaborate with Finance to ensure all purchases are accurately costed to projects.
Supplier Relationship Management:
Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains and favorable terms.
Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.
Negotiate the best prices with primary and secondary vendors, as applicable.
Support complex negotiations for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Financial Support:
Assist Finance and Accounting with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.
Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.
Experience in the data center or industrial equipment sector is strongly preferred.
Strong technical proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems.
Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
Knowledge of construction management processes.
Ability to learn quickly and autonomously drive tasks to closure.
Strong business acumen and commercial background.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical data comfortably to executive-level leadership.
Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado and California 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.
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Nous travaillons dans un environnement sans orgueil et sans arrogance. Nous mettons tout en œuvre pour nous construire et nous soutenir l’un l’autre, en appréciant les forces de chacun et en respectant les faiblesses d’autrui. Travailler ensemble est un plaisir, et nous cherchons toujours le moyen de rendre le travail encore plus agréable. Notre dur labeur et notre efficacité sont récompensés par une rémunération globale supérieure à ce qu’offre le marché. Nous proposons un régime de soins médicaux et d’assistance, un régime de retraite et des congés payés au-delà des attentes du marché.
La sécurité est toujours une priorité. Pendant la COVID, tout le personnel qui le peut, travaille à distance et des mesures appropriées ont été prises pour assurer la sécurité des employés occupant un poste essentiel sur place. Peu importe votre lieu de travail, nous vous fournissons la technologie nécessaire avant ou le jour même de votre entrée en poste.
Les avantages qu’il y a à faire partie de l’équipe de Vantage s’expriment clairement tout au long de l’année par l’entremise d’un éventail d’avantages sociaux, de marques de reconnaissance, de formations et de développement, sans oublier que vous saurez combien votre contribution rehausse la valeur de l’entreprise et de notre communauté.
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