The Procurement Manager (MEP) is responsible for developing implementing and refining Electrical equipment and services category and sourcing strategies in support of the enterprise. In addition the Strategic Sourcing Manager (Electrical / Mechanical) will play a critical role in ensuring that each business segment achieves their objectives by applying a relentless focus on total cost of ownership with respect to the Electrical and/or Mechanical category and by implementing effective and dynamic supplier management strategies as market conditions evolve.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Utilize data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure system and equipment subject matter expertise to engage and partner with Development Construction and Facilities Management stakeholders to develop and optimize sourcing strategies in support of company and division objectives.
- Work with Development Construction and Operations teams to develop a demand plan for Electrical and/or Mechanical equipment and Electrical and/or Mechanical equipment services including technical requirements volumes timelines and budgets.
- Stay abreast of market trends for each subcategory utilizing market and supplier intelligence to develop supply risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Utilize appropriate tools including Kraljic matrices to establish sourcing and supplier management strategies for each critical Electrical subcategory. Develop and maintain an approved supplier list (ASL) for each strategic Electrical and Mechanical subcategory.
- Support site and project team procurement efforts by managing the RFQ and RFI processes for relevant goods or services.
- Support mechanical and/or electrical equipment procurement efforts by soliciting descoping and leveling vendor proposals. The SSM is responsible for leading the procurement activities for mechanical and/or electrical equipment from initial sourcing and tendering to purchase order .
- Work closely with stakeholders design partners and vendors to define technical requirements timelines and budget constraints for equipment procurement.
- The SSM is to utilize established supplier relationships to negotiate pricing lead times and terms and ensure all vendors meet or exceed quality regulatory and performance standards.
- Provide stakeholders with proposed vendor recommendations per equipment package with leveled pricing and scope details that support the proposed vendor recommendations.
- Create vendor purchase orders obtain approvals as required from stakeholders and issue vendor Purchase Orders upon approval from stakeholders. SSM to manage PO Process from creation through by all parties.
- Conduct handoff meetings with Strategic Sourcing Managers after full of each vendor Purchase Order to formally handoff job responsibilities from the SSM to the Logistics Project Manager.
- Support Logistics Project Managers from SSM handoff upon vendor PO through project completion as required. 2
- The Strategic Sourcing Manager is to escalate any concerns specifically ones that may have a detrimental impact on a project and immediately bring those concern(s) to the attention of the Logistics Director.
- Develop and implement tools and metrics to evaluate and monitor key category supplier performance (i.e. Develop Key Performance Indicators otherwise known as KPIs and Vendor Scorecards).
- Assist in tactical procurement escalations reconciliations and reporting as required.
- Establish strategic relationships with key category suppliers using a hierarchical communication protocol to enable access where required to deliver results.
- Promote continuous value improvement for each subcategory maintaining a tenacious focus on total cost of ownership (quality leadtime service and price).
- Travel as required 25 to maintain internal stakeholder and key supplier relationships.
- Maintain appropriate sourcing and supplier management records by project and by vendor and prepare reports for vendor performance reviews and internal strategic sourcing meetings.
Qualifications :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing or Category Management experience in support of data center construction with an emphasis on Electrical and/or Mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment required
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred
Additional Information :
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND COMPENTECIES
- Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and Windows required Strong proficiency in Procore required
- Handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner required
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills required
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while working independently required
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization required
- Exceptional organizational quantitative and problemsolving skills required
- Exceptional attention to detail required Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively required
- A drive to exceed expectations and be part of a dynamic growing organization required
- An energetic selfstarter with a cando / whatever it takes attitude who can perform under pressure work successfully on tight deadlines and identify and resolve problems as they arise required
T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime