Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Works hand in hand with legal (both internally & externally) and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
- Provides liaison to legal department for contract or terms and conditions issue resolution
- Provides liaison to AP department to resolve vendor reconciliations or questions
- Assists internally with purchase of goods and services necessary for efficient operation of organization.
- Supports formulation of policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
- Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, internal spend and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
- Prepares bid proposals and reviews purchase orders for goods and services.
- Employ best-in-class strategic sourcing techniques to optimize CyrusOne spend through formal competitive processes to reduce costs and improve quality/service
- Liaison between internal and external stakeholders to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and helps determine corrective action.
- Monitor/measure supplier service levels and resolve any performance issues
- Develop and foster Strategic Partnerships with key suppliers, manage supplier relationships
- Assists in setting up policies and procedures for procurement department and working on continuous improvements in this area
- Manages vendor onboarding (Exiger)
- Manages and reports on the company travel system
- Manages all vendor contracts (Salesforce)
- Participates on the Sustainability team with Supply Chain efforts
Minimum Requirements:
- Results oriented and self-motivated, excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to perform analysis and interpret results into actionable steps
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Outlook and Excel)
- Must have strong organizational and administrative skills required.
Experience/Skills:
- 10+ years of Purchasing, Sourcing and Procurement experience preferred
- 10+ years of experience with Contract Negotiation and Administration preferred
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field a plus
Certifications: None
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.