Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain Data Centre Infrastructure
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Job Summary
Req Id:428410
Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate explore and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell were building a more connected future through world-class networks AI-powered solutions and digital experiences that elevate how people live work and play every day.
We believe in empowering people. Thats why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology AI tools and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact If youre inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms whats possible you belong on #TeamBell.
At Bell data experts like you are revolutionizing how data can transform every aspect of industry-leading businesses making them better!
As part of our team youll be driving our Data as a Service (DaaS) transformation creating a powerful Bell Cloud Data Mesh that enables seamless sharing of data across the enterprise.
Youll work in a DevOps mode leading development engineering and operations to create a reliable and scalable data framework across the company. Your work will be critical to our operations ensuring our development roadmap aligns with evolving business needs.
About the Role
You will own endtoend procurement and supply chain operations for data centre infrastructure ensuring the right equipment is sourced delivered tracked and supported across multiple locations. The role blends strategic sourcing contract/vendor management inventory & asset lifecycle control logistics and crossfunctional program leadership. Success means high availability of critical gear tight cost/leadtime control auditready asset records and zerosurprise installs and refreshes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Build and execute category strategies for data centre infrastructure (power & cooling racks PDUs/UPS structured cabling network/compute/storage hardware optics spares).
- Run competitive events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) & quick bids TCO analyses and shouldcost/benchmarking; negotiate MSAs SLAs and warranty terms.
- Develop multivendor riskbalanced supply including OEMs distributors and integrators; maintain approved vendor lists (AVL) and qualification criteria.
Procurement Operations
- Convert demand signals (build plans refresh cycles projects) into POs and delivery schedules; manage order expediting/deexpediting.
- Drive compliance to sourcing strategies preferred suppliers and contract terms; resolve PO/invoice discrepancies with Finance/Accounts Payable.
- Ensure ESG and supplier diversity targets are reflected in sourcing decisions.
Inventory Asset Tracking & Lifecycle
- Design and run a multilocation asset tracking program (central DCs DR sites regional depots field spares and staging hubs).
- Maintain serialized asset records (make/model/SKU/serial MAC location rack/U owner status warranty contract refresh/EoL dates).
- Implement cycle counts annual physicals and reconciliation to financial ledgers; maintain parts requirements.
- Set min/max levels safety stock and sparing strategies by site tier and SLA; prevent stockouts and reduce excess/slowmoving inventory.
Logistics & Deployment Enablement
- Coordinate inbound freight customs/brokerage and lastmile delivery to whitespace; arrange equipment relocation to supply build need.
- Standardize BOMs labeling and barcoding; ensure materials tracking accuracy
Vendor & Contract Management
- Own QBRs scorecards and corrective actions; monitor OTIF (OnTime/InFull) leadtime adherence defect/DOA rates and RMA performance.
- While coordinating with DC Operations manage support/maintenance contracts renewals and coterming; track warranties and ensure coverage aligns with site criticality.
Data Systems & Reporting
- Operate and continuously improve the tooling stack (e.g. ERP: SAP/Oracle/MS D365; ITSM/CMDB: ServiceNow; WMS; DCIM; asset management; barcode/RFID).
- Build dashboards and KPIs (cost lead time inventory turns stockouts shrinkage OTIF forecast accuracy SLA adherence surplus reduction capital utilization).
Critical Qualifications
- 7 years in procurement/supply chain with at least 3 years focused on data centre or network infrastructure categories.
- Demonstrated experience running multisite inventory and asset tracking programs with serialized control.
- Strong negotiation and contract drafting/redlining experience (MSAs SOWs SLAs RMAs warranties).
- Proficiency with ERP and asset systems and barcode/RFID workflows.
- Solid analytics: Excel/Sheets (Power Query Pivot XLOOKUP) and BI (Power BI/Tableau); comfort with data reconciliation.
- Ability to travel (limited) to sites and vendors.
Preferred Qualifications
- Data centre operations exposure (install windows change controls hot/cold aisle whitespace protocols).
- Understanding of DCIM tools
- Experience with vendor ecosystems (OEMs distis integrators) in Canada/US and international shipping/customs.
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status:Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops
Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg
Canada : Ontario : Mississauga
Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina
Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 03/26/2026
For work arrangements that are Hybrid successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a the importance of work-life balance Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us youll be eligible for medical dental vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus as a Bell team member youll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
At Bell we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued respected supported and that they belong.
Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry email your recruiter or to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback formor visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.
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