Procurement Specialist – Equinix
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®. We build the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life, and planet. As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the sourcing and management of suppliers and contractors for data center construction projects, collaborating across project management, legal, finance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for construction projects, focusing on contract management.
- Prepare bid packages, run RFQs, evaluate proposals, and coordinate supplier selections.
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in line with project scope and financial controls.
- Amend or update POs and contracts to reflect changes in project scope, budget, or timelines.
Vendor Management
- Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
- Support performance reviews and help resolve commercial or delivery‑related issues.
- Assist in onboarding new suppliers, ensuring all required documents, qualifications and compliance checks are in place.
Contract Coordination
- Work with project and legal teams to review key commercial terms.
- Ensure contracts align with company standards, project requirements, and compliance policies.
Cost, Risk, and Financial Coordination
- Support cost analysis, budget tracking and supplier risk assessments to identify savings and mitigate risks.
- Work with finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation, budget alignment and timely invoice processing.
Cross‑Team Collaboration
- Partner with project managers, engineers, legal and finance teams to ensure smooth procurement workflows and alignment with project timelines.
- Facilitate clear communication and proactive issue resolution across departments.
Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of POs, supplier communications and procurement activities using Coupa, Agiloft and Smartsheet.
- Provide regular updates on procurement status to internal and external teams.
Continuous Learning
- Stay current on market trends, supplier developments, and best practices in construction procurement to drive improvement and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction Management or a related field.
- Approximately 3–5 years of experience in procurement, ideally within construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and basic contract principles (e.g., FIDIC).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with procurement tools (Coupa, Agiloft, Smartsheet).
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to construction contract types (e.g., general contractors, consultancy services or equipment suppliers).
- Experience supporting large‑scale or international projects.
- Interest in sustainability and compliance practices within procurement.
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.
