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Procurement, Global Repair and Maintenance Category Manager

  • JR-150978
  • 잡종
  • Toronto
  • Frisco
  • Finance
  • Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

 

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 Summary

As the Director of Data Center Operations Services, you develop and execute strategies in support of the purchases for Data Center operations products and services globally. You will be responsible for strategically addressing mission critical maintenance activities, repairs, supply chain, and support services across the globe. You will lead efforts ensuring critical infrastructure reliability, supply chain security, and driving operational and cost efficiencies to our Data Centers. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead a Global Team of Category Mangers and Sourcing Specialists managing and negotiating mission critical support and maintenance contracts

  • Identify, negotiate & deliver Total Cost of Ownership improvement opportunities across all supported categories while mitigating risk for the business, stakeholders, and customers. 

  • Develop supporting metrics and strategies to drive reliability and cost improvements while providing strategic insights to the business and team

  • Partner with global and regional senior management and stakeholders to identify pain points, risks, and opportunities

  • Apply best practice to eliminate unnecessary duplication and complexity across multiple Products/ Solutions

  • Become the Category Subject Matter Expert. Develop and lead Global Category Sourcing Strategy using spend analytics to profile and segment suppliers and spend to prioritse Category effort & focus

  • Create & Develop Framework Contracts with Legal support for Global / Regional requirements in mission critical environments

  • Manage contract and pipeline data to support strategic purchasing and risk mitigation decisions

  • Responsible for Supplier Relationships. Create and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers and manufacturers (Supplier Relationship Management), actively manage supplier performance, including continuous improvement in quality, service, and delivery, integrating innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership

Qualifications 

  • Extensive experience in Facilities and Maintenance Services including, but not limited to, Security, UPS, Switchgear, Thermal, Fire Systems, Generators, and critical Data Center Infrastructure

  • Experience Leading and Managing Multiple Complex Global and Regional Mission Critical Contract RFx and Negotiations   

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with requisite interpersonal skills to partner, collaborate and build relationships and partnerships with business partners, suppliers and regional teams 

  • Strong negotiation experience; ability to negotiate the best deal and influence upward 

  • Experience with international sourcing and supplier management; preferably in area of responsibility 

  • 7+ years of related work experience in Data Centers / Mission Critical Environments 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Finance (Masters Preferred) 

  • Ability to travel to Equinix headquarters, Company facilities, and Vendor Locations (up to 20%) 

Equinix 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, please let us know by completing this form.

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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