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Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company operating over 260data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinixs trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places partners and possibilities to scale with agility speed the launch of digital services deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
As the Director of Data Center Operations Services you develop and execute strategies in support of the purchases for Data Center operations products and services globally. You will be responsible for strategically addressing mission critical maintenance activities repairs supply chain and support services across the globe. You will lead efforts ensuring critical infrastructure reliability supply chain security and driving operational and cost efficiencies to our Data Centers.
Responsibilities
Lead a Global Team of Category Mangers and Sourcing Specialists managing and negotiating mission critical support and maintenance contracts
Identify negotiate & deliver Total Cost of Ownership improvement opportunities across all supported categories while mitigating risk for the business stakeholders and customers.
Develop supporting metrics and strategies to drive reliability and cost improvements while providing strategic insights to the business and team
Partner with global and regional senior management and stakeholders to identify pain points risks and opportunities
Apply best practice to eliminate unnecessary duplication and complexity across multiple Products/ Solutions
Become the Category Subject Matter Expert. Develop and lead Global Category Sourcing Strategy using spend analytics to profile and segment suppliers and spend to prioritse Category effort & focus
Create & Develop Framework Contracts with Legal support for Global / Regional requirements in mission critical environments
Manage contract and pipeline data to support strategic purchasing and risk mitigation decisions
Responsible for Supplier Relationships. Create and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers and manufacturers (Supplier Relationship Management) actively manage supplier performance including continuous improvement in quality service and delivery integrating innovations obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
Extensive experience in Facilities and Maintenance Services including but not limited to Security UPS Switchgear Thermal Fire Systems Generators and critical Data Center Infrastructure
Experience Leading and Managing Multiple Complex Global and Regional Mission Critical Contract RFx and Negotiations
Strong verbal and written communication skills with requisite interpersonal skills to partner collaborate and build relationships and partnerships with business partners suppliers and regional teams
Strong negotiation experience; ability to negotiate the best deal and influence upward
Experience with international sourcing and supplier management; preferably in area of responsibility
7 years of related work experience in Data Centers / Mission Critical Environments
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Finance (Masters Preferred)
Ability to travel to Equinix headquarters Company facilities and Vendor Locations (up to 20%)
Required Experience:
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