Equinix

Procurement Analyst

Posted 22 September 2023
LocationJapan
Job type Full-Time
ReferenceJR-137653

Company's Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Equal Pay Initiatives

    Equal Pay Initiatives

  • Mentorship Program

    Mentorship Program

  • Leadership Development Program

    Leadership Development Program

  • Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Parental Leave

  • Return to Work Policy

    Return to Work Policy

  • Childcare Facilities

    Childcare Facilities

  • Breastfeeding Rooms

    Breastfeeding Rooms

  • Sponsorship Program

    Sponsorship Program

  • Coaching Program

    Coaching Program

  • Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

    Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

  • Internal Women's Networking Group

    Internal Women's Networking Group

Job Description

​Procurement Analyst

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  

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.

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Job Summary

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Assist in setting and accomplishing group goals in the development of procurement plans for construction and operations purchases. Identify, organize, and manage highly complex and visible construction equipment procurement, which has critical financial impact on the corporation. This position requires strong critical thinking and highly cultivated interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and work effectively with global and regional teams, cross functional groups, and suppliers. Develop procurement plans for construction and operations purchases. Identify, organize, and manage construction equipment procurement working with global and regional teams, cross functional groups and suppliers. Responsibilities include a heavy emphasis on supporting the purchases for Equinix’s data centers and ensuring the execution of sound sourcing and supplier management discipline. Assess supply base and spend, and collaborate with multiple business units to drive cost savings and improve operational efficiencies.

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Responsibilities
Business Partnering

  • Engage and collaborate with business &  global Procurement teams for Local procurement and construction project execution including data center facility equipment (ex. Generator/UPS/STS/Switch Gear/PDU/Chiller/Fan Wall etc.) purchase to ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place

  • Lead and manage team to ensure flawless execution with sound audit posture

  • Aligns with internal customers and legal for supplier contract negotiation and execution

  • Engage suppliers and internal customers at the appropriate levels to execute with speed and sense of urgency

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Contract Management

  • Responsible for all relevant documentation execution including contract signature, supplier certification including insurance & ISO documents

  • Partners with Legal on the contract lifecycle management

  • Works with business partners to develop and agree Master Agreement, SOW, business and commercial requirements

  • Negotiates contract with suppliers

  • Manages business requirements for Order Management

  • Initiates supplier on-boarding where applicable in the Source to Pay systems

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Procurement Operation & Execution

  • Implement and execute end-to-end supplier management process to manage performance, risk, and  compliance

  • Supports selection of new suppliers and conduct RFx

  • Tracks target deliverables including contract awards, supplier rationalization,  cost savings, and cash flow optimization. Provides monthly reports where necessary

  • Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed

  • Develop operating model and process to meet pre-established operational and financial metrics

  • Identifies and executes improvements in related processes. Apply best practices to eliminate unnecessary duplication and complexity across multiple Products/ Solutions and to leverage global advantage to local purchase

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Experience in construction or data center preferred

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Construction Related Project Execution or procurement operation execution

  • Experience in cost management, supply chain management, commercial management, or contract management preferred

  • Knowledge in MS Office, Coupa, or Smartsheet a plus

  • Strong business acumen and leadership skills

  • Goal and team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn & improve

  • Flexible and adaptable to fast changing environment

  • Fluent in both Japanese and English

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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.

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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.