OFCI Procurement Analyst EMEA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a self-starter in the role of a Procurement Analyst to be part of a team that manages OFCI Equipment, which is the second largest individual cost within the construction process, and to become engaged in the supply chain aspects of our Data Centers. In this role, you will be responsible for record keeping, maintaining product specifications, working with vendors, working with the Design and Construction team to ensure specifications are adhered to in accordance to our company process, review pricing and compare quotations, monitor and managing contracts/Purchase Orders, prepare status and tracking reports for the company, support the Procurement Managers and Director in their daily tasks. Regular collaboration and coordination is required with our supply chain partners and internal teams such as Engineering, Operations, as well as multiple Construction Management Teams. Travel may be necessary to various factories for factory witness testing, audits, and on-boarding of new vendors. Minimal travel to Vantage Data Center sites may also be required occasionally.

Responsibilities

• The individual will be continuously working with the procurement team to provide needed assistance daily to ensure the department meets and exceeds its goals with the company.
• Successfully candidate will understand RFIs and RFQs for the sourcing of equipment for low voltage switchgear, medium switchgear, transformers, electrical skids, CRAH’s, chillers, generators, UPS’s and other data center equipment systems as needed
• Coordinate with vendor on continuous quality improvement
• Track equipment status with the vendors such that all scheduled dates set by the construction schedules are met in collaboration with Project Managers
• Assist in analyzing vendors quotes, change order and submittals
• Learn and manage the financial software to enter PO’s, review invoices, track budgets, allocate equipment from purchase to the projects.
• Support Procurement Managers and Finance / Accounting with invoicing issues
• Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team
• Coordinates with vendors for scheduling start-up and commissioning support services from the vendors
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships
• Help develop and maintain record keeping and reports for the business
• Continue to work and help refine the procurement processes to make sure they are complying and efficient.
• Work with compliance to maintain the department and vendors are within guidelines
• Work with operation personnel of the Vantage buildings to ensure the proper spare parts and service programs are properly in place and assist with their database.
• Continue safety evaluations with vendors and project sites to make compliance is met

Duties

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and operational requirements
• Work with the finance and compliance to ensure all purchases have appropriately been costed to a project
• Help coordinate the approval and release of the necessary equipment per construction schedule
• Continue to investigate and work with vendors to make sure their products are best suited for Vantage
• Support open and transparent communication with project teams for project delivery success
• Be accountable for responsibilities to provide the proper service to Vantage and their customers.
• Assist in the management and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, is required
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain role is required
• Data Center, commercial, or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred
• Aptitude to learn quickly and drive things to closure is required
• Strong business acumen with a strong commercial background is required
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques is required
• Autonomous in his/her work

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.