Senior Manager, Procurement (Operations Support)

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with operational and business goals
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value beyond price (efficiency, quality, risk reduction)

Operations Support

• Partner closely with operations teams to understand demand, timelines, and service requirements
• Support procurement for operational categories such as infrastructure, equipment, maintenance services, and related spend
• Ensure timely and reliable support to meet operational needs

Project Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement projects, including sourcing initiatives, vendor onboarding, and offshore transitions, ensuring delivery against timelines, scope, and business objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and provide clear tracking and reporting to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Establish supplier performance metrics and drive accountability
• Act as a trusted advisor to operations leadership

Contracting & Commercial Management

• Lead contract negotiations including pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms
• Ensure contracts align with risk, compliance, and business requirements
• Monitor contract performance and manage renewals

Process & Continuous Improvement

• Improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and scalability
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making
• Support implementation of procurement tools and best practices

Qualifications

Required

• 8–12+ years of procurement/sourcing experience
• Strong experience supporting operations-focused procurement
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills

Preferred

• Experience in data center, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar operational environments
• Familiarity with categories such as:
  • Data center equipment (electrical, mechanical equipment)
  • Facilities 
  • Technical services or infrastructure vendors
• Experience with procurement systems

Key Skills

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation
• Stakeholder management and influence
• Supplier performance management
• Problem-solving and execution focus
• Ability to operate independently in a high-impact role

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