Procurement Manager (MEP)

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The Procurement Manager (MEP) is responsible for developing, implementing, and refining Electrical equipment and services category and sourcing strategies in support of the enterprise. In addition, the Strategic Sourcing Manager (Electrical / Mechanical) will play a critical role in ensuring that each business segment achieves their objectives by applying a relentless focus on total cost of ownership with respect to the Electrical and/or Mechanical category, and by implementing effective and dynamic supplier management strategies as market conditions evolve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure system and equipment subject matter expertise to engage and partner with Development, Construction, and Facilities Management stakeholders to develop and optimize sourcing strategies in support of company and division objectives.
• Work with Development, Construction, and Operations teams to develop a demand plan for Electrical and/or Mechanical equipment and Electrical and/or Mechanical equipment services, including technical requirements, volumes, timelines, and budgets.
• Stay abreast of market trends for each sub-category, utilizing market and supplier intelligence to develop supply risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Utilize appropriate tools, including Kraljic matrices, to establish sourcing and supplier management strategies for each critical Electrical sub-category. • Develop and maintain an approved supplier list (ASL) for each strategic Electrical and Mechanical sub-category.
•  Support site and project team procurement efforts by managing the RFQ and RFI processes for relevant goods or services.
• Support mechanical and/or electrical equipment procurement efforts by soliciting, de-scoping, and leveling vendor proposals. The SSM is responsible for leading the procurement activities for mechanical and/or electrical equipment, from initial sourcing and tendering to purchase order execution.
• Work closely with stakeholders, design partners, and vendors to define technical requirements, timelines, and budget constraints for equipment procurement.
• The SSM is to utilize established supplier relationships to negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms and ensure all vendors meet or exceed quality, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Provide stakeholders with proposed vendor recommendations per equipment package with leveled pricing and scope details that support the proposed vendor recommendations.
• Create vendor purchase orders, obtain approvals as required from stakeholders, and issue vendor Purchase Orders upon approval from stakeholders. SSM to manage PO Process from creation through execution by all parties.
•  Conduct handoff meetings with Strategic Sourcing Managers after full execution of each vendor Purchase Order to formally handoff job responsibilities from the SSM to the Logistics Project Manager.
• Support Logistics Project Manager’s from SSM handoff upon vendor PO execution through project completion as required. 2
• The Strategic Sourcing Manager is to escalate any concerns, specifically ones that may have a detrimental impact on a project, and immediately bring those concern(s) to the attention of the Logistics Director.
• Develop and implement tools and metrics to evaluate and monitor key category supplier performance (i.e. Develop Key Performance Indicators, otherwise known as KPIs and Vendor Scorecards).
• Assist in tactical procurement escalations, reconciliations, and reporting, as required.
• Establish strategic relationships with key category suppliers, using a hierarchical communication protocol, to enable access where required to deliver results.
• Promote continuous value improvement for each sub-category, maintaining a tenacious focus on total cost of ownership (quality, lead-time, service, and price).
• Travel as required (~25%) to maintain internal stakeholder and key supplier relationships.
• Maintain appropriate sourcing and supplier management records, by project and by vendor, and prepare reports for vendor performance reviews and internal strategic sourcing meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• • 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPENTECIES 

• 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 

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.