About the role

Vice President establishing centralized procurement for Canada’s largest Canadian-owned data center provider. Optimizing sourcing, contracts, supplier risk, and construction materials delivery.

Responsibilities

Establish a centralized procurement function
Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including requirements gathering, vendor sourcing and selection, negotiation and contracting, deliverables, and vendor evaluation
Create governance and efficiency around spend and timely delivery of materials and equipment for construction and engineering teams
Design, implement, and enforce a procurement governance framework with standardized policies, approval matrices, and process controls
Evaluate and improve contract management processes
Maintain accurate contract records and use spend data analytics to inform sourcing decisions
Ensure procured equipment and materials meet technical engineering specifications, safety standards, and local regulatory requirements
Develop accurate construction forecasts covering timing and costs with various teams
Own end-to-end pricing, terms, and delivery timelines
Use Total Cost of Ownership models to evaluate quotes and negotiate contracts
Monitor market trends, pricing volatility, and supplier capacity
Develop supply chain risk mitigation strategies, including supplier financial vetting, dual-sourcing, and contingency planning
Oversee operational maintenance and service contracts throughout their lifecycle
Standardize facility services across the portfolio
Manage contract renewals and establish KPIs to evaluate vendor performance

10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, negotiation and vendor relationship management
Significant experience with infrastructure construction, ideally data centre specifically
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field considered
Demonstrated expertise in large-scale construction projects
Deep understanding of supply chain trends, risk management, and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated ability to think independently and solve problems
Collaborative team player; clear and proactive communicator
Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Advanced written and verbal skills used to translate complex field data into high-level briefings for executive stakeholders
Strong planning, organizational, time management skills and superior attention to detail
Proven expertise in negotiating with vendors
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress