Category Manager

Equinix; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital infrastructure firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to enhance its procurement strategy. You will engage with business partners, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships, driving cost savings and improvements in vendor quality. The ideal candidate will hold a technical degree, possess strong negotiation skills, and have over 3 years of experience in project execution, particularly in construction and supply chain management. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Construction Related Project Execution.
• Experience in supply chain management and contract management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale industrial engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Engages with business teams for procurement and project execution.
• Delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet objectives.
• Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cost savings

Team-oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or engineering field

CIPS qualification

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Power BI

Coupa

Anaplan

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.

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 you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Engages and collaborates with business teams for regional procurement and project execution
• Partners with business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performance & quality
• Ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreement
• Aligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
• Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirement

Project Execution

• Utilizes a global perspective in the execution of procurement strategy within the region
• Delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectives
• Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of the overall strategy
• Communicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant regional procurement teams

Cost Savings

• Negotiate, drives and delivers cost savings opportunities aligned with organizational commitments
• Develops cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings
• Creates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the region

Supplier Management

• Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, etc.
• Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix
• Act as focal point to the supplier for any supply related matters (e.g. billing, RFQ, and contracting)
• Supports selection of new suppliers

Contract Management

• Responsible for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW signature, supplier certification including insurance & ISO documents
• Partners with Legal on the contract lifecycle
• Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business and commercial requirements
• Negotiates contract details with suppliers
• Manages business requirements for Order Management
• Initiates supplier creation where applicable in the Source to Pay systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience. Master’s degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA. CIPS qualification is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs, preferably data centers
• Mininum of 3 years’ experience in Construction Related Project Execution
• Experience in commodity or supply chain management, commercial management, cost consultancy, procurement execution, category management and/or contract management preferred
• Experience working with Office Package, Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan will be a plus
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence
• Goal and team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn & improve
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast changing environment.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affiitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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