Part - time purchasing employee in a hybrid role at a global manufacturer specializing in corrosion protection packaging solutions. Responsible for operational purchasing and supplier negotiations.
About the role
- Technology Procurement Manager at Vantage Data Centers managing procurement of IT materials and services. Leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple regions for efficient technology acquisition.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Technology Procurement function, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regional business objectives
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for technology software, hardware, licensing, maintenance, and IT professional services
- Own and manage RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs ensuring competitive sourcing outcomes and regional compliance
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements, master service agreements, pricing structures, and contractual terms with regional vendors
- Build and oversee project-level and portfolio-level procurement budgets across regions, including forecasting and cost controls
- Oversee purchase order creation, approval workflows, and compliance within financial and ERP systems
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across regional vendor base
- Track and manage enterprise software licensing, renewals, and support agreements in coordination with Finance and IT
- Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies, accruals, currency considerations, and budget allocations
- Provide leadership and mentorship to procurement analysts or junior team members, supporting professional development and workload prioritization
- Drive cross-functional coordination to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and deployment of technology assets worldwide
- Lead inventory management, forecasting, audits, and allocation of hardware across projects and regions
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, shortages, geopolitical impacts, or logistical delays, and communicate mitigation strategies to stakeholders
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and regional regulatory and compliance standards
- Continuously enhance procurement processes, tools, reporting, and governance frameworks to support scalability
- Provide post-order support including international order tracking, issue resolution, returns, and vendor escalations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing, with a strong focus on technology, software, hardware, and IT professional services
- Demonstrated experience managing international vendor contracts, negotiations, and strategic supplier relationships
- Prior experience supporting data centers, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments in is strongly preferred
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring or managing procurement professionals across geographies
- Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management tools, and ERP platforms used in international organizations
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, including management of complex budgets, multi-currency considerations, and financial models
- Deep understanding of sourcing strategies, procurement methodologies, and best practices
- Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced organization and drive initiatives to completion
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across cultures and regions.
Benefits
- 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
- many other additional voluntary benefits
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