Regional Procurement Senior SpecialistEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents. 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 directions. 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 SummaryAt Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire hardworking people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who craft The Magic of Equinix. They share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything they do.If you are looking to join a company that can offer long term career opportunities on a global scale backed by a positive, and high energy culture, then Equinix is the place for you!Under Global leadership, the Regional Procurement Manager manages multiple and complex categories for Major Capital Equipment (MCE), with cross-functional and regionally diverse scope.Accountable for building and creating the category plan and managing the plan closely with leadership. The incumbent will also be required to support both regional and global category management and procurement functions. ResponsibilitiesBusiness PartneringEngages and collaborates with business teams for regional procurement and governanceIs an escalation point to resolve stakeholder issues within the regional teamEducates the business on procurement processes and governanceRecommends enhancements to the Source to Pay process and systemsResource Management (people, finances etc.)Will provide management updates on supplier performance and team productivityIs an escalation point for the team for solving resource/budgetary issuesContributes and/or is responsible for resource planning (people, finances etc.) activitiesNegotiationsPartners intra-regionally with 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 Procurement StrategyUtilizes a global perspective in the execution of procurement strategy within the regionDevelops a vendor management strategy to “right size” the supply strategy for the regionDevelops, communicates, and executes against global procurement strategies and best practices for the regionEstablishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectivesContributes for spend category management strategies and action plansMonitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of equipment, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etcCommunicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of the overall strategyCommunicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant regional procurement teamsLead the regional procurement teams to implement procurement strategy effectively throughout region across the relevant categoriesCost SavingsDrives and delivers cost savings opportunities aligned with organizational commitmentsDevelops cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savingsCreates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the regionSupplier ManagementLeads the end-to-end supplier management 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, etcEducates 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 ManagementResponsible 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 ManagementInitiates supplier creation where applicable in the Source to Pay systemsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement management, supply chain management, category management or consultingStrong skills in negotiation and influence skillsGoal and team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn & improveFlexibility and fast adaptation to changing environmentDemonstrated experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs, preferably data centersExperience in commodity or supply chain management, and contract managementExperience working with Office Package, Power BI, Coupa, AnaplanEquinix 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, you may send an email to accommodations@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.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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