Vice President, Procurement Cost Optimization, Global

About the position

The Vice President, Global Procurement Cost Optimization, is a key role responsible for leading the global procurement strategy focused on lowering Data Center build costs. This leader will drive strategic sourcing, category strategies, and cost optimization efforts across a multi-billion and growing global spend portfolio including construction services, construction equipment, and facilities management services. Reporting to the SVP, Procurement, the VP will play a pivotal role in delivering resilient procurement capabilities that enable consistent data center delivery across regions while improving commercial value and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, operational agility, and supplier innovation across categories (e.g., construction services, MEP, facilities maintenance, equipment).
• Introduce advanced cost modeling, benchmarking, and spend analytics to inform strategy and guide decision-making.
• Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure strategies align with growth plans, budget goals, and risk posture.
• Build and maintain a best-in-class supplier ecosystem, fostering long-term partnerships with strategic vendors and contractors across regions.
• Lead global negotiations to secure favorable terms, volume discounts, and service-level agreements that support scale and speed.
• Collaborate with regional and local teams to manage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity.
• Establish procurement governance frameworks and ensure global adherence to ethical, regulatory, and corporate compliance standards.
• Define and track global KPIs and cost optimization metrics, delivering regular performance reporting to executive team members.
• Drive continuous improvement through procurement audits, lessons learned, and standard methodology sharing.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team, encouraging collaboration across regions and functions.
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leaders, providing data-driven insights and proactive mentorship on procurement-related matters.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence within the procurement function.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field. MBA or similar post graduate qualification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of dynamic procurement leadership experience, with global or multi-regional oversight.
• Confirmed expertise in cost optimization, supplier management, and strategic sourcing within the construction, data center, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale procurement transformations and deploying enterprise technology platforms.
• Global mentality with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.
• Deep understanding of standard procurement methodologies, market dynamics, and cost modeling.
• Strong financial competence and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Technologically adept; experience with procurement systems and tools is required.
• Change leadership experience with a focus on enabling scalable operations.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-To-Pay tools, Supplier performance and score carding experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• Additional voluntary benefits