Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's 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. Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryManages multiple and complex categories with cross-functional and regionally diverse teams up to executive staff. May participate in the development of the business strategy while impacting business direction through the development of innovative strategies or services. Accountable for building, creating and managing the category plan(s). Responsible for proactive communications to leadership regarding plan(s) performance and collaborating closely regarding SWOT areas. May support both regional and global category management functions.ResponsibilitiesNegotiationsInteracts globally and cross-regionally and partners with Regional Procurement, business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performanceEnsures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreementAligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilitiesDirectly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements Category StrategyDrives a global perspective in determining and executing on category strategyLeads a vendor management strategy to reduce and consolidate global vendors for the categoryDevelops, communicates and executes against consistent global procurement strategies and best practicesEstablishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectivesAccountable for spend category management strategies and action plansMonitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of category, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etc.Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders including executive level staff to ensure alignment of the overall strategyCommunicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant teamsCost SavingsDrives and delivers cost savings opportunities above and beyond expectationsOwns cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings, commercial and other demonstrable business benefitsCreates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the categorySupplier ManagementLeads the supplier management end-to-end processBuilds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and qualityIdentify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, etc.Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with EquinixIdentifies and resolves various supplier management problemsSupports selection of new suppliersActs as point of escalation for suppliers when neededContract ManagementAccountable for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW signature, supplier certification including insurance & ISO documentsPartners with Legal on the contract lifecycleWorks with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business and commercial requirementsNegotiates contract details with suppliersManages business requirements for Order Management & Delivery teamInitiates supplier creation in the Source to Pay systemsQualifications7+ years of experience preferredBachelor's degree or equivalent experience requiredMaster's degree preferredEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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