Job Description
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 250data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions.We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Director of Americas Procurement Project Execution - Major Capital Equipment
Job Summary
Manages and leads the team responsible for company wide programs. Is responsible for planning standards reviews.
Responsibilities
People Management
Oversees a team within the America’s region (NAM & LatAm)
Manages regional initiatives & OKRs
Is accountable for the performance and results of direct reports
Is responsible for:
The performance management of team members
Talent development, including quarterly conversations, career conversations and individual development/growth plans
Modeling Equinix Culture and Values
Business Partnering
Engages and collaborates with business teams for regional procurement and governance
Is an escalation point to resolve stakeholder issues within the regional team
Educates the business on procurement processes and governance
Recommends enhancements to the Source to Pay process and systems
Resource Management (people, finances etc.)
Will provide management updates on supplier performance and team productivity
Is an escalation point for the team for solving resource/budgetary issues
Contributes and/or is responsible for resource planning (people, finances etc.) activities
Negotiations
Partners intra-regionally with business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performance
Ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreement
Aligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements
Procurement Strategy
Utilizes a global perspective in the execution of procurement strategy within the region
Develops a vendor management strategy to “right size” the supply strategy for the region
Develops, communicates and executes against global procurement strategies and best practices for the region
Establishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectives
Contributes for spend category management strategies and action plans
Monitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of equipment, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etc.
Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of the overall strategy
Communicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant regional procurement teams
Lead the regional procurement teams to implement procurement strategy effectively throughout region across the relevant categories
Cost Savings
Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities aligned with organizational commitments
Develops cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings
Creates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the region
Supplier Management
Leads the end-to-end supplier management process
Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality
Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, etc.
Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix
Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems
Supports selection of new suppliers
Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed
Contract Management
Responsible for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW, and supplier certification including insurance & RFP documents
Partners with Legal on the contract lifecycle
Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business and commercial requirements
Negotiates contract details with suppliers
Manages business requirements for Order Management
Initiates supplier creation where applicable in the Source to Pay systems
Qualifications
Over 10 years of experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Master's degree preferred
Experience managing a team
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .
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