Procurement Analyst, Operations Procurement

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support ongoing operations, maintenance, and facilities needs across North America.
• Lead or support RFI/RFP activities for operational categories including facility services, spare parts, consumables, and critical infrastructure support vendors.
• Conduct competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations to secure best-value agreements that support uptime and operational reliability.
• Collaborate with Operations and Facilities leadership to forecast demand, establish sourcing priorities, and maintain continuity of service for mission-critical equipment and services.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and supporting corrective action plans as needed.
• Perform cost modeling, spend analysis, and total cost of ownership assessments to identify and execute savings opportunities.
• Manage purchase orders (POs) from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely fulfillment.
• Support contract management and compliance tracking in collaboration with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Contribute to the implementation of procurement systems, tools, and processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and data accuracy.
• Provide meaningful reporting and insights to internal stakeholders on procurement performance, market trends, and category strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ Procurement experience required or equivalent.
• Data Center Operations experience a must.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Strong communicator, persuasive, clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• Naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement.
• Takes the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• Does not get flustered easily, juggling multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.

Skills

• Procurement Strategy Development
• RFI/RFP Activities Leadership
• Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation
• Operational Sourcing and Forecasting
• Supplier Performance Monitoring and Analysis
• Cost Modeling and Spend Analysis
• Purchase Order Management
• Contract Compliance and Management
• Procurement System Implementation
• Reporting and Insights Provision

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental Care
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave Programs

Pay

$94,340.00 - $104,940.00

Schedule

Flexible