Procurement Category Specialist responsible for strategic sourcing initiatives at NOV Corporate Procurement Team in Houston, Texas. Collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to bring value to the organization.
About the role
- Senior Manager leading procurement for data center operations at CyrusOne. Focused on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and team development for enhancing operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead OFCI Procurement Planning: Support OFCI demand forecasting activities and procurement timelines to ensure alignment with project development schedules.
- Strategic Sourcing of OFCI Equipment: Drive sourcing strategies and vendor selection for major OFCI categories (e.g., generators, UPS, switchgear), negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier performance.
- Support GC Procurement: Partner with Development to lead or support procurement of general contractors and any other third-party suppliers as needed.
- Vendor Prequalification & Management: Develop and manage prequalification processes and maintain a strong, diverse vendor base for OFCI and construction categories.
- RFP Development & Execution: Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFPs/RFQs in collaboration with cross-functional teams to select suppliers and service providers.
- Collaboration & Alignment: Work closely with internal stakeholders in Procurement, Development, Engineering, and Legal to ensure integrated sourcing and contracting.
- Governance & Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with CyrusOne’s global policies and applicable regional laws and regulations.
- Mentor and Manage Procurement Team: Help provide guidance, mentorship, and training to Procurement Team members and promote the development of procurement talent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MBA) preferred.
- Proven experience managing complex capital procurement activities and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
- Knowledge of mission-critical or high-specification environments such as data centers, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, manage contracts, and drive accountability.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
- 5+ years of experience in data centers, procurement, or supply chain operations
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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