Specialist, Sourcing - DC Operations

As our Specialist, Sourcing for Data Center Operations you will be responsible for managing procurement activities that support day‑to‑day data center operations, facilities services, and critical infrastructure. This role includes supplier evaluation, cost and total cost of ownership analysis, contract negotiation, and compliance with organizational standards, while also supporting global sourcing programs and contributing to long‑term strategy development to improve operational consistency, resilience, and cost effectiveness across regions.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fiel
• dPreferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPSM, ITIL, or data center-related certification
• sStrong understanding of data center operational environments, including critical infrastructure, operating standards, and processes that ensure reliability, safety, and service continuit
• yKnowledge of sourcing and procurement processes supporting data center operations, including vendor performance, service continuity, and operational risk managemen
• tDemonstrated ability to manage and communicate effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders, including data center operations, facilities, finance, and external service providers, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and operational outcomes in mission‑critical environment
• sStrong negotiation skills focused on achieving fair commercial outcomes that drive cost savings and improved total cost of ownership, while protecting operational continuity, service levels, and delivery commitments in mission‑critical environment
• sExperience with vendor management and contract negotiation
• sFamiliarity with industry standards for data center operation
• sTravel required 10% of tim
• ePerform work from a hybrid location with stable internet connectio

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What you will

• do Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that support data center operations, including facilities services, infrastructure components, and operational supp
• ort Monitor supplier performance, service quality, and compliance while maintaining strong, collaborative relation sh
• ips Resolve supplier performance issues and enforce adherence to SLAs to protect uptime and operational continu
• ity Analyze spend and supplier performance data to identify cost savings opportunities and improve total cost of owners
• hip Prepare sourcing updates, performance summaries, and reporting for management and operational stakehold
• ersUse standard procurement and business tools to track spend, supplier compliance, and operational commitme
• nts Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service conditions that balance cost savings with operational risk and service reliabil
• ity Ensure agreements align with company policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to data‑center operati
• ons Partner closely with data center operations, facilities, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with operational priorities and service ne
• eds Support global programs, site expansions, and operational lifecycle initiatives by ensuring suppliers and contracts are aligned to long term operational and cost objecti