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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement for Real Estate and Data Center Construction, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and project management. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and improve commercial terms while leading complex construction procurement projects.
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Strategic Sourcing ExperienceContract Negotiation SkillsProcurement For Real Estate ConstructionProject Management ToolsSupplier Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationConstruction ProcurementMarket ResearchCost Savings AnalysisSupplier QualificationCapital Expenditure ManagementConstruction Contract ManagementMEP Equipment KnowledgeProject Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborationLeadershipCustomer FocusBusiness Acumen
Tools & Technologies
E-RFxContract Lifecycle Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Real EstateData Center ConstructionDesign-BuildCost + Fixed Fee %GMPColo AgreementsCSP AgreementsConstruction Procurement SupportCampus DevelopmentRack Cooling Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead procurement efforts and supplier relationships for Real Estate and Data Center Construction
- Deliver optimal solutions, cost savings, and improved commercial terms
- Support tenant improvement and ground-up construction for US and international construction sourcing projects
- Partner with Project Management, Legal, Finance, and Engineering to identify cost savings and improve contract terms
- Support the objectives of the Real Estate and Data Center MEP Engineering & Construction teams
- Develop category plans, conduct market research, identify viable suppliers, and establish a scalable supply base
- Lead sourcing activities, including RFXs, and negotiate construction-related contracts with general contractors, MEP design-build firms, engineering firms, architects, development managers, and cost consultants
- Manage sourcing projects from initiation through completion, including regular status updates to internal partners
- Deliver high-quality, ethical, customer-focused results
- Identify process and toolset improvements, implement strategic plans, increase efficiency and productivity, and supervise performance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience
- Proven track record of leading large-scale capital expenditure (CapEx) construction programs in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work effectively with various collaborators to meet demanding project schedules
- Ability to lead negotiation teams for complex construction and development contracts
- Expertise in procurement for Real Estate Construction contracts, focusing on Design-Build and Cost + Fixed Fee % with GMP
- Skilled negotiator able to achieve favorable contractual terms and market competitive commercial rates
- Experience qualifying and developing a supply base of qualified construction contractors
- Business acumen to make informed decisions with incomplete data and changing plans and priorities
- Experience with project management and procurement tools, such as e-RFx and Contract Lifecycle Management
- Excellent communication skills and ability to give presentations to senior management
- Experience managing large-scale, complex construction procurement projects, preferably within a global organization or supporting multinational collaborators
- Master’s or other advanced degree preferred
- Expert contract negotiation skills
- Experience with Colo and CSP agreements highly desirable
- Detailed technical and supply base knowledge of latest rack cooling systems and MEP equipment for next-generation data centers
- Experience providing construction procurement support for campus development
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Generous benefits package