Buyer

Position Description

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for supporting the purchasing and procurement functions for direct and indirect materials. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that parts and materials are acquired on time, at competitive prices, and meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and delivery tracking.
• Develop and execute souring strategies to optimize cost, quality, and lead time for critical data center components.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, industry regulations, and contractual agreements.

Supplier & Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and establish strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements to drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Monitor supplier performance, address issues proactively, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Inventory & Cost Optimization:

• Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and costs.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through volume discounts, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing insights into procurement costs and market trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with data center project timelines and operational needs.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies for new data center builds, expansions, and equipment upgrades.
• Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing environmentally responsible materials and vendors.

Required Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience preferably within data centers, construction, technology, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience working with ERP and procurement systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field