Procurement and Supply Chain Program Manager -Power and Cooling Equipment

Equinix•Redwood City, CA

1d•$118,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for managing multiple complex categories for Major Capital Equipment (MCE) within the Americas region. This individual contributor role involves developing and executing category plans, collaborating with business partners, and supporting both regional and global procurement activities. Key responsibilities include negotiating cost-saving agreements, managing supplier performance and relationships, implementing procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals, mitigating supply chain risks, and resolving complex issues. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders, resource management capabilities, and a proactive approach to adapting to changing environments. All to enable capacity deliveries at scale and speed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, category management, or consulting
Demonstrated strength in negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management
Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives
Comfortable operating in a fast‑changing, ambiguous environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, technical discipline, or MBA
Experience supporting large‑scale industrial, construction, or data center programs
Experience with commodity or category management and contract management
Working knowledge of tools such as Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted regional procurement partner to business leaders, providing guidance on sourcing strategy, governance, and risk‑based decision making
Serve as a primary escalation point for stakeholder issues, resolving conflicts and unblocking delivery
Educate and influence business partners on procurement processes, policies, and value creation
Identify and recommend enhancements to Source‑to‑Pay processes and systems to improve efficiency and compliance
Execute global procurement strategy with a regional lens, ensuring alignment to business needs and market conditions
Develop and implement a regional supplier and vendor management strategy that balances cost, risk, capacity, and performance
Establish procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational and financial objectives
Contribute to category management strategies and action plans
Maintain strong market intelligence across suppliers, equipment, industry trends, and competitive dynamics
Lead regional procurement teams in consistent execution of strategy across relevant categories
Partner with business leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce lead times, and improve supplier performance
Lead and influence commercial negotiations, ensuring optimal outcomes while balancing risk, cost, and contractual obligations
Ensure appropriate supply agreements are in place and guide internal teams on contract compliance
Engage suppliers at the appropriate levels to drive outcomes that exceed business requirements
Own the end‑to‑end supplier management lifecycle for the region
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and risk
Identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks related to financial stability, capacity, geography, single‑source exposure, and spend concentration
Act as a senior point of escalation for supplier issues and performance challenges
Support the evaluation and onboarding of new suppliers
Drive and deliver cost savings initiatives aligned with organizational commitments
Develop and execute cost‑savings proposals in close partnership with suppliers and internal customers
Create and maintain regional cost forecasts and savings tracking
Provide leadership with clear visibility into supplier performance, productivity, and regional outcomes
Support and contribute to regional resource planning across people and budget
Act as an escalation point for resolving resourcing and budgetary challenges
Own relevant contract and supplier documentation, including SOWs, certifications, insurance, and compliance artifacts
Partner with Legal throughout the contract lifecycle
Collaborate with business partners to define SOWs, commercial terms, and business requirements
Manage order management requirements and supplier onboarding within Source‑to‑Pay systems