Vice President establishing centralized procurement for Canada’s largest Canadian - owned data center provider. Optimizing sourcing, contracts, supplier risk, and construction materials delivery.
About the role
- Vice President, Procurement establishing centralized sourcing for eStruxture, Canada’s data center provider. Governing suppliers, contracts, costs, and delivery for infrastructure construction and engineering.
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
- Design, implement, and enforce a procurement governance framework with standardized policies, approval matrices, and process controls
- Evaluate and improve the contract management process
- Ensure accurate records of all contracts and use spend data analytics to inform sourcing decisions
- Ensure procured equipment and materials meet technical specifications, safety standards, and local regulatory requirements
- Develop accurate construction forecasts covering timing and costs
- 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 supplier risk mitigation strategies, including financial vetting, dual-sourcing, and contingency planning
- Oversee operational maintenance and service contracts
- Standardize facility services across the portfolio
- Manage contract renewals and establish KPIs to evaluate vendor performance
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, negotiation, and vendor relationship management
- Significant experience with infrastructure construction, ideally in data centres
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field preferred
- 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 with clear and proactive communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex field data into high-level briefings for executive stakeholders
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven expertise in vendor negotiations
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work Monday to Friday in standard office conditions
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