Strategic Operations Procurement Manager responsible for executing facilities operations and sourcing strategies for data center projects. Leading supply chain optimization and supplier relations in a dynamic environment.
About the role
- Sr. Manager in procurement and supply chain management overseeing Indirect Spend. Leading team and driving cost savings initiatives within a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
- Category Management: Manage a ~$50-60M Indirect Spend portfolio, specifically overseeing Professional Services, Corporate Travel, Contingent Workforce, and Facilities Management.
- Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing projects specifically within Indirect Categories and articulate specific savings achievements against goals (e.g., contributing to a ~$9.7M savings target).
- Negotiation & Contract Management: Drive negotiations for services and indirect contracts, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and mitigating risk in service agreements (e.g., cleaning services, labor contracts).
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and foster accountability for a team of two direct reports while collaborating with cross-functional partners like Finance and Legal.
- Data Analysis & Financial Modeling: Utilize high proficiency in Excel for bid comparisons, cost modeling, and complex data analysis to "tell the story" through numbers.
- Executive Communication: Create and deliver advanced PowerPoint presentations for executive leadership to translate complex data and sourcing results into clear, strategic narratives.
- Stakeholder Influence: Navigate a complex, matrixed organization to influence stakeholders who do not report to you to drive compliance and savings.
Requirements
- Experience: 8–12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
- Specialized Focus: Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience specifically managing Indirect Sourcing categories (Facilities, Professional Services, Travel).
- Industry Background: Experience in Manufacturing or Heavy Industrial environments is preferred to ensure understanding of manufacturing facility service contracts (HVAC, cleaning, etc.).
- Management Experience: Must have prior experience managing direct reports.
- Technical Skills:
- o Demonstrated high proficiency in Excel (Financial Modeling).
- o Demonstrated high proficiency in PowerPoint (Executive Presentations).
- Travel: Ability to travel occasionally as required for supplier meetings or site visits.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Benefits
- Standard company benefits package
- PTO
- 20% annual performance bonus potential
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