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.
Procurement Department
The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget.
Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.
Position Overview
This role can be remote based in any of our approved US locations.
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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 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.
Essential Job Functions
Procurement Support:
Assist the procurement team in daily tasks to ensure the department meets its goals.
Manage and assist with single line diagrams, product specifications, and driving OFCI Equipment submittals to approval.
Help coordinate the approval and release of the necessary equipment per construction schedule.
Be accountable for responsibilities to provide the proper service to Vantage and their customers.
Vendor Management:
Coordinate with vendors to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Track and manage equipment status with vendors to ensure adherence to construction schedules.
Maintain and develop supplier relationships, ensuring that their products align with Vantage’s needs.
RFIs and RFQs:
Understand and assist with the sourcing of equipment such as low voltage switchgear, medium switchgear, transformers, electrical skids, CRAHs, chillers, generators, UPSs, and other data center equipment systems.
Assist in analyzing vendor quotes, change orders, and submittals to ensure they meet project requirements.
Financial and Compliance Management:
Learn and manage financial software to enter purchase orders (POs), review invoices, track budgets, and allocate equipment from purchase to projects.
Support Procurement Managers and Finance/Accounting with invoicing issues and ensure all purchases are appropriately costed to a project.
Work with compliance to maintain the department and vendors are within guidelines.
Project Coordination:
Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team.
Coordinate with vendors for scheduling start-up and commissioning support services.
Assist in OFCI equipment submittal reviews for inventory purchasing and project deployments.
Support open and transparent communication with project teams to ensure project delivery success.
Inventory and Safety Management:
Assist in managing and supporting equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting.
Work with operations personnel to ensure proper spare parts and service programs are in place and assist with database management.
Conduct safety evaluations with vendors and project sites to ensure compliance is met.
Reporting and Process Improvement:
Help develop and maintain record-keeping systems and reports for the business.
Continue to refine procurement processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Investigate and collaborate with vendors to ensure their products are best suited for Vantage’s needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of the specifications and operational requirements
Additional Duties:
Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science, supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience, is required.
Experience:
1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain or construction role is required.
Data Center, commercial, or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong business acumen with a strong commercial background is required.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques is required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
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.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
