Construction Procurement Analyst, NA

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 team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working alongside Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to produce a vertically integrated design, while we handle these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with valued engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with company goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions which ensure our data centers have the resources needed to function efficiently and effectively.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a self-starter in the role of the Procurement Analyst to be part of a team that handles OFCI Equipment, which is the second largest individual cost within the construction process. The candidate will become engaged in the supply chain aspects of our Data Centers In this role, you will be responsible for record keeping assist in obtaining updated vendors submittals; maintaining product specifications; working with vendors, and with the Procurement team to ensure specifications are adhered to in accordance to our company processes. The candidate will monitor and handle contracts, prepare status and tracking reports for the company, and support the Procurement Managers and Director in their daily tasks. Regular collaboration and coordination are 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.

This position will be based on-site at our office in Ashburn, VA. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Responsibilities

• The individual will be working with the procurement team daily to provide needed assistance ensuring the department meets and exceeds its goals within the company.
• Individual will be a self-starter with the ability to lead and assist in the review of single line diagrams, product specifications, and driving OFCI Equipment submittals to closure (approval).
• Successful candidates will understand RFIs and RFQs for sourcing low voltage switchgear, medium switchgear, transformers, electrical skids, CRAH’s, chillers, generators, UPSs and other data center equipment systems as needed.
• Individuals will be expected to independently coordinate with OFCI equipment vendors on continuous quality improvement, leading quality control and lessons learned implementation efforts.
• Manage and track equipment status with the vendors such that all scheduled dates set by the construction schedules are met.
• Assist in analyzing vendors quotes, change order requests, and submittals.
• Optimizing costs while maintaining quality/reliability of the equipment and vendor services.
• Use financial software to enter PO’s, review invoices, track budgets, and allocate equipment from purchase to the projects.
• Support the Procurement Inventory program to update equipment availability.
• Support Procurement Managers and Finance / Accounting with project financial closeout and invoice resolution.
• Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the Construction Project Management team.
• Coordinate with vendors for scheduling start-up and commissioning support services.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships
• Work with members of the procurement team to contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts aimed at increasing efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with Compliance and Vendor Onboarding teams to ensure vendors are within established guidelines.
• Work with operations and reliability engineering personnel of the Vantage buildings to ensure the proper spare parts and service programs are properly in place and assist with their database.
• Support Construction Project Management and Environmental Health & Safety teams to ensure that OFCI vendors stay in sync with all safety requirements.
  
  

Duties

• Collaborate with various collaborators to ensure clarity of the equipment specifications and operational requirements.
• Work with Finance, Accounting, and Construction Project Management teams to ensure all purchases have appropriately been costed to a project.
• Help coordinate the approval and onsite delivery of the necessary equipment per construction schedule.
• Support Design Engineering in investigating new products and new vendors.
• Communicate openly and transparently with Construction Project Management teams for delivery success.
• Assist in the management and support of equipment inventory planning efforts to include negotiation, purchase order issuance, and forecasting.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction science, supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience, is required.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain and/or construction role is required.
• Data Center, commercial, or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and drive things to closure is required.
• Strong eye for business with a strong commercial background is required.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques is required.
  
  

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.

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.