Director, Supply Chain Americas

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the team of supply chain professionals to ensure a consistent method of managing construction projects and achieve the company’s objectives

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that will enable the successful delivery for all construction projects (This may include supplier capacity planning, sourcing, contracting etc.)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope of services requirements and specifications

• Collaborate with cross regional supply chain leaders to share BKMs and develop consistent processes for operational efficiency

• Produce Executive level/ Management level reports around the health of the supply chain program

• Ensure there is a robust program in place to source and qualify suppliers for all scopes necessary to deliver the projects. 

• Ensure there is a comprehensive bid process in place that provides for a fair and equitable method for any bidder

• Develop and implement a supplier relationship management program in conjunction with cross regional supply chain leaders to effectively manage global supplier relationships

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards

• Oversee the development and execution of procurement plans, tracking key milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time contract awards and within-budget to enable project construction

• Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks

• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain team members and the greater construction organization

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Display client focus and high service orientation.

• Excellent people management and leadership ability.

• Strategic thinking ability.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent decision-making skills.

• Deep supply chain knowledge understanding of all aspects of supply chain processes.

• Reliable and able to produce a high quality of work.

• Ability to coordinate, plan and organize their work accurately and efficiently.

• Actively seek to improve all aspects of the logistics and supply chain by streamlining steps and locating the best prices for inventory.

• Ability to conceptualize large-picture projects and foresee challenges and needs to be addressed.

• Ability to research companies and determine the best vendors to reach out to for various projects.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field (Master Degree preferred)

• Supply Chain Management certification preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management required, preferably in a management role; including in mission critical/Data Center preferred

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge in best practice procurement processes, negotiating purchase order terms, conditions, and pricing, cost reductions, supplier qualification processes, vendor selection and account development, logistics, and sourcing

• Must have overall expertise in Data Center construction

• Superior communication and analytical skills to drive strategic sourcing plans across the portfolio of projects

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