Responsible for building strategic procurement capabilities & deploying action plans while implementing savings improvements across CyrusOne’s third-party goods and services spend.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, service, risk and business requirements.
Support the procurement lifecycle from initial business requirement through to contract execution and supplier onboarding.
Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes and deliver measurable value to the business.
Supplier and Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key business stakeholders.
Proactively build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their priorities and support effective collaboration.
Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions.
Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with supplier governance activities and performance reviews where required.
Contract and Commercial Management
Support the drafting, review, negotiation and administration of supplier agreements.
Ensure contractual arrangements align with company policies and commercial objectives.
Manage contract renewals, extensions and supplier transitions.
Work closely with Legal and business stakeholders to manage contractual risk.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with stakeholders across a wide range of business functions to understand requirements and provide procurement support.
Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Act as a trusted adviser, helping teams navigate procurement processes and commercial decision-making.
Support change and adoption of procurement best practices across the business.
Cost and Risk Management
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking and commercial assessments to support decision-making.
Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, operational and supply chain risks.
Support supplier due diligence and compliance activities.
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement processes, tools and governance.
Support reporting, spend analysis and procurement performance measurement.
Promote best practices and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.
Stay informed on market developments, industry trends and procurement innovation.
Required Experience and Skills
Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or commercial roles.
Demonstrable experience supporting multiple business functions and managing a varied procurement workload.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to negotiate effectively and deliver measurable business value.
Experience managing supplier relationships and commercial contracts.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all organisational levels.
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience working across international and cross-functional environments is desirable.
Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional procurement qualification, such as CIPS, is desirable but not essential.
Experience within data centres, critical infrastructure, technology, facilities management, construction or related industries would be beneficial but is not required.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment and can successfully support procurement activities across multiple business areas. The…