VP, Procurement Cost Optimization, Global

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Procurement Department

The Procurement team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA or remotely.

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The Vice President, Global Procurement Cost Optimization, is a key role responsible for leading the global procurement strategy focused on lowering Data Center build costs. This leader will drive strategic sourcing, category strategies, and cost optimization efforts across a multi-billion and growing global spend portfolio including construction services, construction equipment, and facilities management services.

Reporting to the SVP, Procurement, the VP will play a pivotal role in delivering resilient procurement capabilities that enable consistent data center delivery across regions while improving commercial value and operational efficiencies.

Essential Job Functions

Procurement Strategy & Cost Optimization

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, operational agility, and supplier innovation across categories (e.g., construction services, MEP, facilities maintenance, equipment).

• Introduce advanced cost modeling, benchmarking, and spend analytics to inform strategy and guide decision-making.

• Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure strategies align with growth plans, budget goals, and risk posture.

Global Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain a best-in-class supplier ecosystem, fostering long-term partnerships with strategic vendors and contractors across regions.

• Lead global negotiations to secure favorable terms, volume discounts, and service-level agreements that support scale and speed.

• Collaborate with regional and local teams to manage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity.

Governance, Compliance & Performance Monitoring

• Establish procurement governance frameworks and ensure global adherence to ethical, regulatory, and corporate compliance standards.

• Define and track global KPIs and cost optimization metrics, delivering regular performance reporting to executive team members.

• Drive continuous improvement through procurement audits, lessons learned, and standard methodology sharing.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing global procurement team, encouraging collaboration across regions and functions.

• Act as a strategic advisor to regional leaders, providing data-driven insights and proactive mentorship on procurement-related matters.

• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence within the procurement function.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field. MBA or similar post graduate qualification or equivalent experience is highly preferred.

Experience:

• 15+ years of dynamic procurement leadership experience, with global or multi-regional oversight.

• Confirmed expertise in cost optimization, supplier management, and strategic sourcing within the construction, data center, or critical infrastructure sectors.

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale procurement transformations and deploying enterprise technology platforms.

Skills:

• Global mentality with the ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

• Deep understanding of standard procurement methodologies, market dynamics, and cost modeling.

• Strong financial competence and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Technologically adept; experience with procurement systems and tools is required.

• Change leadership experience with a focus on enabling scalable operations. Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), proficiency in Procure-To-Pay tools, Supplier performance and score carding experience preferred.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but is flexible and negotiable.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $190,000-$230,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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