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

Mt. View California, United States

Full Time

Posted January 2, 2025

$123k - $175k· Est.

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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.
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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).