About the role

Vice President of Procurement centralizing sourcing, governance, and vendor management for eStruxture Data Centers. Supporting data center construction, engineering, and facility operations across Canada.

Responsibilities

Establish a centralized procurement function covering the full procurement lifecycle
Gather requirements, source and select vendors, negotiate and contract, manage deliverables, and evaluate vendors
Create governance and efficiency around organizational spend and timely delivery of materials and equipment for construction and engineering teams
Design, implement, and enforce procurement policies, approval matrices, and process controls
Evaluate and improve contract management processes and maintain accurate contract records
Leverage spend data analytics to inform sourcing decisions
Ensure equipment and materials meet engineering specifications, safety standards, and local regulatory requirements
Develop construction forecasts covering timing and costs with various teams
Own pricing, terms, and delivery timelines using Total Cost of Ownership models
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 renewals, and establish vendor performance KPIs

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