Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain & Procurement - Individual Contributor role

• Key Responsibilities • 1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for high-value CapEx categories (e.g., Chillers, CDUs, Generators, Switchgear, and IT Hardware). • Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to diversify the supply base and mitigate single-source risks. • Lead Request for Proposals (RFPs) and complex contract negotiations, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), warranty terms, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). • 2. Supply Planning & Inventory Control: • Collaborate with Engineering and Capacity Planning teams to translate technical roadmaps into accurate material forecasts. • Manage "Open-to-Buy" budgets and optimize inventory levels to balance working capital against the risk of stockouts during critical build phases. • Shutterstock • 3. Vendor Performance & Relationship Management: • conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, lead time, and innovation. • Serve as the primary escalation point for supply disruptions, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. • 4. Logistics & Compliance: • Oversee complex global logistics, ensuring the safe and compliant transport of heavy infrastructure equipment across international borders (managing Incoterms, customs, and duties). • Ensure all vendors adhere to [Company Name]’s sustainability and ethical sourcing standards.

• Basic Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience: 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a technical environment (Data Centers, Construction, Manufacturing, or Hardware). • Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of negotiating multi-million dollar contracts with favorable terms. • Analytical Skills: proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups) and experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) to drive decision-making. • Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree or MBA. • Certifications: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management). • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP (Ariba/S4HANA) , Oracle , or Coupa . • Technical familiarity with mechanical or electrical infrastructure (ability to read basic specs and understand BOMs).