Procurement Analyst, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Remote - OH, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vantage is looking for a self-starter in the role of the Procurement Analyst to be part of a team that manages OFCI Equipment, which is the second largest individual cost within the construction process. The candidate will become engaged in the supply chain aspects of our Data Centers In this role, you will be responsible for record keeping, assist in obtaining updated vendors submittals; maintaining product specifications; working with vendors, and with the Procurement team to ensure specifications are adhered to in accordance with our company processes. The candidate will monitor and manage contracts, prepare status and tracking reports for the company, and support the Procurement Managers and Director in their daily tasks. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with our supply chain partners and internal teams such as Engineering and 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction science, supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience, is required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain and/or construction role is required.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Data Center, commercial, or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with the procurement team daily to provide needed assistance ensuring the department meets and exceeds its goals within the company.
• Being a self-starter with the ability to manage and assist in the review of single line diagrams, product specifications, and drive OFCI Equipment submittals to closure (approval).
• Understanding RFIs and RFQs for sourcing low voltage switchgear, medium voltage switchgear, transformers, electrical skids, CRAH’s, chillers, generators, UPSs and other data center equipment systems as needed.
• Independently coordinating with OFCI equipment vendors on continuous quality improvement, leading quality control and lessons learned implementation efforts.
• Managing and tracking equipment status with the vendors such that all scheduled dates set by the construction schedules are met.
• Assisting in analyzing vendors’ quotes, change order requests, and submittals.
• Optimizing costs while maintaining quality/reliability of the equipment and vendor services.
• Utilizing financial software to enter PO’s, review invoices, track budgets, and allocate equipment from purchase to the projects.
• Supporting the Procurement Inventory program to update equipment availability.
• Supporting Procurement Managers and Finance / Accounting with project financial closeout and invoice resolution.
• Driving project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the Construction Project Management team.
• Coordinating with vendors for scheduling start-up and commissioning support services.
• Maintaining and developing supplier relationships.
• Working with members of the procurement team to contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with Compliance and Vendor Onboarding teams to ensure vendors are within established guidelines.
• Working with operations and reliability engineering personnel of the Vantage buildings to ensure the proper spare parts and service programs are properly in place and assist with their database.
• Supporting Construction Project Management and Environmental Health & Safety teams to ensure that OFCI vendors comply with all safety requirements.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure clarity of the equipment specifications and operational requirements.
• Working with Finance, Accounting, and Construction Project Management teams to ensure all purchases have appropriately been costed to a project.
• Helping coordinate the approval and onsite delivery of the necessary equipment per the construction schedule.
• Supporting Design Engineering in investigating new products and new vendors.
• Communicating openly and transparently with Construction Project Management teams for delivery success.
• Assisting in the management and support of equipment inventory planning efforts to include negotiation, purchase order issuance, and forecasting.

Benefits

• an above market total compensation package
• a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
• array of benefits, recognition, training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level