Procurement 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 SummaryA multi-skilled procurement professional is responsible for the supply chain and category management. They support supplier and internal communication as well as project demand scheduling and procurement end-to-end and source-to-pay process and practices. What you’ll be doingProcurement StrategyPrepares project budget preparation; Runs project meetings, updates and documentationIndependently completes portions of project deliverables, as assigned by more senior team membersDefines and prioritizes tasks to ensure that project management is adequately supportedMeets deadlines and communicates progress of assigned project deliverablesReports on commercial issues from quote to invoicingCommunicates minor project/program scope, schedule, resource and budget changes, risks, and issuesDrives continuous improvement of the Purchase Order Management functionMay supervise and train team membersEngages business and Category Management teams to ensure quality control and timeliness of Purchase Orders Business SupportPartners with business teams on vendor initiatives by defining requirements and specifications on commercial bidsDrives spend commitments and accurate contracting on procurement initiativesEducates the business on procurement processes and governanceEnsures the Source to Pay process and systems are followed by business and procurement users Supplier ManagementPrepares supplier data and relevant business review materials related to vendor performanceConducts inventory analysis and participates in forecast plan creationInteracts with suppliers to share demand forecasts with suppliersDevelops RFXs to support project requirementsTracks and records supplier scorecards for quarterly business reviews (QBRs)Processes purchase orders to ensure quality and execution timeline requirementsDevelop actions to attend Procurement KPIs ReportingOwns, tracks, and manages team service performance metrics and resultsProvides monthly reports to senior function management What we’ll expect from youExperience in Procurement for HW, SW, and connectivity (telcos)Strategic SourcingNegotiation skillsBachelor's degree MBA preferredFluent EnglishSpanish preferredPower BI preferredWhy Equinix Equinix is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.
View Original Job Posting