Job Overview
This is a senior management role within the procurement organization responsible for the procurement of third-party provided services required for the operation of data center infrastructure globally.
The successful candidate will be accountable for managing critical categories, driving cost savings through bidding and negotiations, and leading supplier selection processes across multiple sub-categories, internal teams, and regions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement category strategies to drive long-term value delivery.
* Manage supplier relationships, develop and track supplier performance metrics, and create supplier scorecards.
* Lead business reviews to discuss best practices, issues, and opportunities to improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships.
* Drive innovation in the procurement space by automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the procurement lifecycle.
* Provide strategic support throughout the contracting process and SRM management of contracts post-execution.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 8+ years' experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases and bidding.
* Proven experience with driving category strategies, developing pricing models, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Irish Citizenship required for work on UK and Germany Government Cloud sites.