Full-Time

Senior Manager Operations Procurement

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Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers

1,001-5,000 employees

Designs and operates scalable data centers

Data & Analytics

Senior, Expert

Cardiff, UK

Supports sites across EMEA.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or equivalent required
  • 8+ years of relevant supply chain experience as a customer or supplier in Data Center or complex infrastructure construction
  • Experience with developing and executing an Operations Procurement strategy across multiple regions
  • Strong inter-personal skills with excellent stakeholder management
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, commercial and negotiating techniques along with standard construction contract terms & conditions;
  • Strong knowledge of local markets, with an established network
  • Excellent planning and organization skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to lead and engage people in a fast-changing environment to achieve results through others
  • Assertive and confident and able to quickly build a high level of personal and professional credibility within the business and customer base, demonstrating strong commercial and financial acumen
Responsibilities
  • Work with key stakeholders to understand short and long term site and regional requirements to develop and execute effective procurement strategies that enable site success
  • Develop a strong understanding of the local supplier market place and identify strategic partners for VDC and build a resilient, responsive and agile supply chain;
  • Develop KPIs to measure vendor performance and support an effective strategic supplier management model
  • Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders to help inform the site operations strategy and proactively engage the market based on pipeline
  • Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities
  • Develop and drive site procurement strategies on time and within budget
  • Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support commercial and operational objectives
  • Negotiate competitive multi-year agreements with suppliers as applicable
  • Ensure that all required contracts are in place and renewals are being proactively managed
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity of requirements and manage change
  • Work with our Legal team to examine and test new and existing contract structures
  • Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all colleagues, internal and external contractors, and clients
  • Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost reduction, risk mitigation and improvement opportunities
  • Lead vendor negotiations, conflict resolution and driving continuous improvement from the supplier base
  • Manage multiple 3rd party vendors who provide critical services for the company and ensure quality and delivery targets are met
  • Update and recommend improvements to procurement strategies based on changing market conditions
  • Work with the wider Development and OFCI Procurement Team to share lessons learned
  • Provide regular and accurate reporting to the VDC Site managers on supplier and contract performance
  • Recruit and develop a team to support the growing demand

Vantage Data Centers provides large-scale data center solutions for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises, focusing on scalability and efficiency. Their facilities are designed to grow with client needs, offering power capacities from 64 to 150 megawatts and leasing 'white space' for IT equipment installation. A key advantage is their quick delivery of space, often within six months, which is crucial for businesses needing rapid expansion. The company also prioritizes sustainability and is backed by investors like DigitalBridge Group and PSP Investments.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$11.3B

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

70%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for edge computing drives growth in data center needs.
  • AI and machine learning applications boost demand for high-performance computing infrastructure.
  • 5G network expansion is expected to increase data center demand.

What critics are saying

  • Rising energy costs in Europe may affect operational expenses and pricing strategies.
  • Increased competition from local providers in Asia Pacific could impact market share.
  • Potential construction delays due to labor shortages could hinder expansion plans.

What makes Vantage Data Centers unique

  • Vantage offers scalable data center campuses with power capacities up to 150 megawatts.
  • The company provides rapid delivery of white space, often within six months.
  • Vantage is committed to sustainability, partnering with clients for eco-friendly practices.

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