Procurement Manager

Job Description

Who are we

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Equinix is seeking a Procurement Manager for major capital equipment categories to execute supply chain and contract strategies and manage purchase orders across India. This role requires expertise in the local market and proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

- Business Partnering: Collaborate with business teams, resolve stakeholder issues, and educate on procurement processes. Build strong relationships and recommend process enhancements. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Resource Management: Provide updates on supplier performance, address resource/budgetary issues, and develop complex business cases
- Negotiations: Partner with business leaders to execute purchases that achieve cost savings and improve vendor performance. Monitor supply agreements and engage suppliers to secure favorable outcomes
- Procurement Strategy: Implement global procurement strategies, develop vendor management plans, and establish procurement goals. Maintain industry knowledge and ensure stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to accurately define procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies with business objectives and project timelines.
- Cost Savings: Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities, develop proposals, and maintain cost forecasts for the region. Drive continuous cost reduction and value creation through strategic negotiation, process optimization, and leveraging market intelligence.
- Supplier Management: Lead supplier management processes, ensure compliance with contract terms, mitigate supplier risks, and conduct inventory analysis
- Contract Management: Oversee contract documentation, partner with Legal the contract lifecycle, negotiate contract details, and manage order requirements
- Conduct in-depth market analysis, supplier capability assessments, and competitive landscape reviews for formulating sourcing strategies.
- Lead the entire Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), and competitive bidding processes, from creation to final award.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, cost consultant or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in procurement, supply chain or category management
- Extensive knowledge of India market and local regulations. Knowledge of procurement across Asia Pacific countries would be an advantage.
- Proficient in end-to-end procurement & contract processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Goal-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to change

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Data Center, critical infrastructure and/or large-scale industrial engineering projects
- Knowledge of commodity management, contract management and quality management
- Familiarity with Mechanical equipment or Switchgear, Transformer, Substation. Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan, and Smartsheet

Core Skills:

- Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills with a proven track record of securing favourable terms and building sustainable relationships.
- Highly analytical with strong financial acumen and the ability to use data to drive decisions and develop comprehensive business cases.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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