Vice President, Procurement Data Center Infrastructure

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Chief Procurement Officer the Vice President Procurement - Data Center Infrastructure will lead the global procurement strategy operating model and execution for major capital equipment power solutions and infrastructure programs. This executive will build long-term supply capacity strengthen supplier performance and business continuity and improve cost schedule and delivery outcomes across a complex global construction portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a senior procurement and supply chain leader with significant experience supporting major construction and capital programs. Experience in data centers mission-critical facilities or digital infrastructure is highly valued but is not required. Success will depend on the ability to translate construction demand into scalable category strategies negotiate complex commercial agreements influence senior stakeholders and lead a diverse global team through growth and change.

Responsibilities

Global Procurement Strategy and Leadership

• Set and optimize end-to-end global procurement strategies structures and processes for global major capital equipment power availability and construction-related infrastructure categories; ensuring seamless delivery across all projects

• Translate the long-range construction pipeline into integrated category sourcing supplier capacity and business continuity plans including multi-year demand commitments where appropriate

• Serve as a strategic partner to Construction Design Engineering Operations Finance Legal Sustainability and regional business leaders aligning procurement priorities to business plans and project requirements

• Provide clear high-quality reporting to executive leadership customers and other stakeholders on program performance supply risk cost schedule and strategic priorities

Capital Programs Supplier Capacity and Commercial Excellence

• Lead the global major capital equipment program and manage significant spend across critical equipment systems and services required for complex construction projects

• Develop and maintain a resilient competitive supplier ecosystem capable of supporting concurrent projects across multiple geographies and cultures

• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contractual relationships partnering with Legal and business stakeholders to resolve program needs manage risk and secure favorable outcomes

• Use cost analysis project economics financial modeling and market intelligence to improve sourcing decisions mitigate inflation and availability pressures and introduce more efficient supplier solutions

• Oversee warehousing and logistics requirements across the supply chain ensuring integration with project schedules and broader business objectives

Program Execution and Governance

• Establish program objectives governance and KPIs that drive predictable high-quality delivery supplier performance and continuous improvement

• Partner with project teams from inception through design procurement construction commissioning and operational go-live to ensure procurement strategies and supplier commitments support the approved business case

• Review due diligence and core project documentation including the basis of design budget schedule phasing development strategy and project procurement strategy

• Support consistent application of global procurement and technical standards while enabling regional execution and customer requirements

• Identify delivery capacity commercial and supplier risks early and lead cross-functional mitigation plans to protect project outcomes

Power and Infrastructure Solutions

• Steer procurement strategy for power-related infrastructure and solutions working closely with internal technical leaders and external utilities developers and suppliers

• Support commercial and supplier strategies associated with grid planning interconnections substations onsite generation renewable energy and emerging power technologies

• Build trusted relationships with senior external stakeholders and negotiate agreements that enable infrastructure availability in line with project and customer timelines

Innovation Sustainability and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate emerging technologies supplier capabilities and industry best practices that can improve design efficiency cost speed resilience and constructability

• Use data and management information to improve decision-making strengthen forecasting and monitor market cost and availability trends

• Advance responsible sourcing and support Equinix corporate social responsibility and sustainability commitments across the global project portfolio

• Create a culture of disciplined execution transparency innovation and continuous improvement

People Leadership

• Lead structure motivate and develop a best-in-class diverse global organization grounded in a shared vision and clear change story

• Build leadership capability and succession depth through talent identification coaching mentoring and development across regions

• Foster an inclusive collaborative and entrepreneurial culture and bring Equinix values to life with internal teams and external partners

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive experience in procurement strategic sourcing supply chain construction procurement capital programs or a related field including leadership of complex global portfolios

• Significant experience supporting major construction engineering infrastructure or capital-intensive programs with a strong understanding of how procurement decisions affect design schedule cost commissioning and operational readiness

• Demonstrated success developing category strategies securing supplier capacity managing major capital equipment spend and negotiating complex high-value commercial agreements

• Proven ability to lead concurrent programs across geographies and cultures in a global matrixed organization

• Strong capability in cost analysis project economics financial modeling market intelligence and data-driven decision-making

• Experience building and managing strategic supplier relationships and influencing senior executives across the supply chain

• 10 years of people leadership experience with a track record of building integrating and developing high-performing global teams

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in engineering construction management engineering energy managementd or related field; masters degree preferred

• Experience in data centers mission-critical facilities or digital infrastructure is preferred but not required

• Exposure to power procurement electric utilities grid interconnections substations onsite generation or energy-related contracting is advantageous

• Knowledge of global construction standards commissioning and operational go-live processes in technically complex environments is preferred

Leadership Characteristics:

• Enterprise-minded strategic leader who can balance immediate delivery pressures with long-term capacity risk and value creation

• Authentic proactive and transparent leader with an in-service orientation and the ability to inspire action through clear direction and purpose

• Highly collaborative and influential with the executive presence to align stakeholders in a global non-hierarchical and matrixed environment

• Decisive and execution-focused in ambiguity while maintaining attention to detail across complex programs

• Skilled at integrating teams and functions with distinct priorities around shared business outcomes

• Committed to belonging innovation customer focus and responsible business practices

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual

United States - Denver Office DEO : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual

United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 248000 - 372000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role level and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus equity or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee you become important to Equinixs success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive inclusive sustainable connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure were providing you with the best package possible. So wherever you are in your career and life youll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health life disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.