Procurement Analyst

Job Description

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.

Please note that this role in hybrid (2/3 days work from office with rest from home) and it is based in London.

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 procurement process, and to become engaged in the supply chain aspects of our Data Centers. In this role, you will be responsible for record keeping, assist in obtaining vendors submittals, maintaining product specifications, working with vendors, working with the Procurement team to ensure specifications are adhered to in accordance to our company process, monitor and managing contracts, 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 will 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.
• Individual will be a self-starter and with the ability to manage and assist multiple single line diagrams, product specifications and driving OFCI Equipment submittals to closure (approval)
• 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
• Manage and track equipment status with the vendors such that all scheduled dates set by the construction schedules are met
• 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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, is required
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• 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

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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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