Develop, implement, and refine Electrical equipment and services category and sourcing strategies in support of the enterprise.
Engage and partner with Development, Construction, and Facilities Management stakeholders to develop and optimize sourcing strategies.
Work with Development, Construction, and Operations teams to create a demand plan for Electrical and/or Mechanical equipment and services.
Stay informed on market trends, utilizing intelligence for supply risk mitigation strategies.
Establish sourcing and supplier management strategies using appropriate tools.
Develop and maintain an approved supplier list for strategic categories.
Manage RFQ and RFI processes for relevant goods or services.
Lead procurement activities from initial sourcing to purchase order execution.
Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to ensure quality, regulatory, and performance standards.
Develop key performance indicators and vendor scorecards to monitor supplier performance.

3+ years of Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing or Category Management experience in support of data center construction with an emphasis on Electrical and/or Mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, required
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management, preferred
Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and Windows, required
Strong proficiency in Procore, required
Handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner, required
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, required
Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while working independently, required
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization, required
Exceptional organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, required
Exceptional attention to detail, required
Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively, required
A drive to exceed expectations and be part of a dynamic, growing organization, required
An energetic self-starter with a “can-do / whatever it takes” attitude who can perform under pressure, work successfully on tight deadlines, and identify and resolve problems as they arise, required

Procurement Manager – MEP

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