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Vice President, Procurement
eStruxture Data Centers. Establish a centralized procurement function covering the full procurement lifecycle .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish a centralized procurement function covering the full procurement lifecycle
- Gather requirements, source and select vendors, negotiate and contract, manage deliverables, and evaluate vendors
- Create governance and efficiency around organizational spend and timely delivery of materials and equipment for construction and engineering teams
- Design, implement, and enforce procurement policies, approval matrices, and process controls
- Evaluate and improve contract management processes and maintain accurate contract records
- Leverage spend data analytics to inform sourcing decisions
- Ensure equipment and materials meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and local regulatory requirements
- Develop construction forecasts covering timing and costs with various teams
- Own pricing, terms, and delivery timelines using Total Cost of Ownership models
- Monitor market trends, pricing volatility, and supplier capacity
- Develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies, including supplier financial vetting, dual-sourcing, and contingency planning
- Oversee operational maintenance and service contracts throughout their lifecycle
- Standardize facility services across the portfolio, manage renewals, and establish vendor performance KPIs
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, negotiation and vendor relationship management
- Significant experience with infrastructure construction, ideally data centre specifically
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field considered
- Demonstrated expertise in large-scale construction projects
- Deep understanding of supply chain trends, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems
- Collaborative team player; clear and proactive communicator
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Advanced written and verbal skills used to translate complex field data into high-level briefings for executive stakeholders
- Strong planning, organizational, time management skills and superior attention to detail
- Proven expertise in negotiating with vendors
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Standard Monday-to-Friday workweek
- Office environment working conditions