Director, Construction Procurement, NA

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

This is a remote role based in the USA (preference of CO, TX, VA). #LI-Remote

The Director of Construction Services Procurement's main role is to support the North American business by developing and deploying strategies to build and operate data centers to meet client and Vantage requirements. The Director will be responsible for a total spend portfolio of roughly $5B (which is rapidly growing), and primarily includes construction services. As the Director of Procurement, you will be accountable for supporting the roll-out of new processes and tools to enable scaling of the business and may include CLM, TPRM, P2P, & Source-to-Contract.

This role will lead all aspects of construction procurement and be the key POC to enable regional and corporate metrics and increase the agility needed to support business growth. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills, critical thinking, superior negotiation abilities, excellent financial acumen, and exceptional communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

Procurement Strategy & Leadership:

• Oversee and lead the procurement process for North American construction services.
• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies that align with Vantage's objectives regionally across a spend scope that includes Construction Services (Project Management, General Contractors, and MEP trades/sub-contractors).
• Construction Market Intelligence: Monitoring and reporting of construction trends within our space
• Collaborate with regional construction teams to establish short- and long-term procurement needs.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, ensuring they meet Vantage's standards for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions for Vantage.
• Assess risks related to vendors, developing strategies to mitigate potential issues and ensure consistent delivery.

Operational Efficiency:

• Ensure efficient and effective purchasing processes and systems are in place, driving optimal performance while understanding and implementing key technologies to improve efficiencies.
• Monitor changes in industry trends and evolving market opportunities, implementing necessary changes to procurement strategies.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

• Develop and monitor procurement metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Regularly report procurement status and performance to the senior executive team, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decisions.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and company policies, promoting ethical practices in all activities.
• Lead initiatives to foster a culture of integrity and compliance within the procurement team and across the organization.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field. MBA or similar post graduate qualification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in Procurement roles, preferably in a leadership role in procurement within the construction/developer space.
• Proven experience in risk management and change management.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of market dynamics and procurement processes.
• Superior leadership skills, with a track record of leading teams effectively.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic thinker.
• Highly proficient in financial analysis and budgeting.
• Sound knowledge of industry-related procurement practices and policies.
• Problem-solving mentality, able to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes as it applies to commercial construction.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-To-Pay tools, Supplier performance and score carding experience preferred.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 15% but may increase over time as the business evolves. #LI-AP2

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $180,000 - $190,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.