Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing, executing, and managing Data Center equipment initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect mechanical products.
- Responsible for negotiating and supporting complex programs for Chillers, CRAH’s, Fan Walls, CDU’s and other Electrical equipment as needed.
- Manage equipment schedules, budgets and cost to support large new Data Center construction activities.
- Drive integration and development of new and existing suppliers to ensure collaboration and ease of doing business.
- Lead supplier onboarding and selections based on cost analysis/lead time tied to a RFP.
- Provide strategic guidance, understanding the Total Cost of Ownership to support sourcing decisions.
- Develop implementation strategy, responsibility assignments, communications plans, and timelines.
- Lead implementation efforts and activities for mechanical equipment categories with critical impacts to business and internal customers.
- Monitor compliance against supplier agreements related to speed, scope and schedule.
- Conduct a thorough spend analysis, develop methodology and metrics tools to track progress and make recommendations on improvements.
- Negotiate, review, and execute implementation of contractual arrangements per company policy and business objectives.
- Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices.
- Build relationships with key suppliers and key stakeholders to support our Data Center growth.
- Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs.
- Collaborate with strategic suppliers, finance, accounting and construction teams.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience, ideally in a similar industry or fast paced environment
- Ability to travel 20% of the time
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing similar-sized Capex budgets (+$100hundreds millions)
- Proven track record of success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while supporting key stakeholders.
- Ability to get things done while completing assigned tasks within deadlines
- Bachelors degree
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Additional Information
- Based in San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA or Denver, CO with the ability to work in an office multiple times a week.
