Network Acquisition Manager, Latin America - Los Angeles

The infrastructure engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale data centers as well as vastly distributed global edge networks. Our edge sourcing team focuses on the acquisition of co-locations and various network connectivities from the commercial angle to support edge and backbone network that enable users to interact with our platform with optimal performance in Americas and EMEA region. As we interface with various partners in this industry, we also develop and maintain the relationship and strategic partnership with the suppliers. Also, as we develop our acquisition strategy, we conduct market research, manage the potential and existing supplier pool, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluation to build our roadmap for the acquisition effort to support our growth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about global infrastructure acquisition with exciting growth opportunities.



Responsibilities

- Securing various infrastructure resources such as co-location and connectivity services (dark fiber, transport network, IP, etc.) from commercial angle to fulfill and support our traffic demand

- Lead commercial and technical negotiations with candidate suppliers.

- Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts working with cross-functional teams to meet the deliverables on milestone dates.

- Develop and manage acquisition strategies and tactics for the short, mid and long term.

- Cross functional collaboration with various stakeholders, including but not limited to Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, Finance, etc.

- Conduct market research, build market intelligence, select and onboard qualified suppliers and manage the supplier lifecycle.

- Maintain a sustainable relationship and develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to deliver business goals and objectives.