Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
Equinix is seeking a Procurement Manager for major capital equipment categories to execute supply chain and contract strategies and manage purchase orders across India. This role requires expertise in the local market and proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with business teams, resolve stakeholder issues, and educate on procurement processes. Build strong relationships and recommend process enhancements. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Resource Management: Provide updates on supplier performance, address resource/budgetary issues, and develop complex business cases
- Negotiations: Partner with business leaders to execute purchases that achieve cost savings and improve vendor performance. Monitor supply agreements and engage suppliers to secure favorable outcomes
- Procurement Strategy: Implement global procurement strategies, develop vendor management plans, and establish procurement goals. Maintain industry knowledge and ensure stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to accurately define procurement requirements and align sourcing strategies with business objectives and project timelines.
- Cost Savings: Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities, develop proposals, and maintain cost forecasts for the region. Drive continuous cost reduction and value creation through strategic negotiation, process optimization, and leveraging market intelligence.
- Supplier Management: Lead supplier management processes, ensure compliance with contract terms, mitigate supplier risks, and conduct inventory analysis
- Contract Management: Oversee contract documentation, partner with Legal the contract lifecycle, negotiate contract details, and manage order requirements
- Conduct in-depth market analysis, supplier capability assessments, and competitive landscape reviews for formulating sourcing strategies.
- Lead the entire Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), and competitive bidding processes, from creation to final award.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, cost consultant or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in procurement, supply chain or category management
- Extensive knowledge of India market and local regulations. Knowledge of procurement across Asia Pacific countries would be an advantage.
- Proficient in end-to-end procurement & contract processes.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Goal-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to change
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Data Center, critical infrastructure and/or large-scale industrial engineering projects
- Knowledge of commodity management, contract management and quality management
- Familiarity with Mechanical equipment or Switchgear, Transformer, Substation. Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, Coupa, Anaplan, and Smartsheet
Core Skills:
- Exceptional negotiation and vendor management skills with a proven track record of securing favourable terms and building sustainable relationships.
- Highly analytical with strong financial acumen and the ability to use data to drive decisions and develop comprehensive business cases.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
