Senior Manager, Construction Procurement

As a member of the company’s Procurement team, the Senior Manager of Construction Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for critical data center development projects. As the leader of Construction Procurement, this role will partner with Pre-Construction and Construction teams to identify and fulfill project needs, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective solutions while leveraging strategic supplier relationships.

The Senior Manager will serve as a liaison between the Construction, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement departments, driving efforts to streamline operations, optimize procurement processes, and align strategies with broader business objectives. This position will also work cross-functionally with Construction Project Managers and Directors to align procurement strategies with project timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Strategic Leadership

• Collaborate with Vice Presidents, Directors, and Project Managers to align purchasing priorities with project needs
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with supplier partners
• Provide regular, data-driven updates to the Construction and Senior Leadership teams on procurement progress
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database to track historical costs, lead times, and performance for frequently purchased products and services
• Implement a supplier performance scorecard and feedback process to measure and improve supplier effectiveness
• Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement performance and efficiency
• Maintain meticulous file management and document retention practices
• Support the evaluation and implementation of procure-to-pay (P2P) & third-party risk management (TPRM) platforms to optimize processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and Core Values

Contract Management

• Collaborate with PMs to develop standard RFP templates to efficiently solicit proposals for goods and services
• Develop and maintain Master Purchasing (MPA) and Master Service (MSA) agreements with major supplier partners
• Oversee document control processes for all procurement related materials, including drawings, reports, and contract forms
• Review proposals thoroughly to ensure completeness compliance with RFP criteria, and alignment with MPA/MSA terms
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate submission of compliant proposals
• Oversee the bid analysis process and provide detailed reports to the Director of Procurement and Project Managers for review

Procurement Execution

• Ensure timely and accurate submissions of requisitions into the appropriate software system
• Oversee and guide the execution of contracts and purchase orders to ensure alignment with project schedules and requirements

Pipeline Planning and Delivery Tracking

• Manage the technical submittal process between equipment suppliers and Design teams for review and approval
• Coordinate with suppliers to initiate supply chain and production activities upon contract execution and technical submittal approval
• Monitor and track planned deliveries against contractual obligations, proactively identifying and reporting risks to Construction and Leadership teams
• Implement a comprehensive pipeline planning process to align CoreSite capacity planning teams with supplier production planning teams

Equipment Program Optimization

• Partner with Engineering and Design teams to establish and drive design standards with major suppliers
• Develop capacity agreements to mitigate lead time constraints and support project delivery timelines
• Establish fixed pricing agreements to promote cost stability, streamline procurement efforts, and optimize the RFP process
• Create and maintain a budget tracking process to follow the total cost over the lifecycle of the project

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week from the company’s downtown Denver headquarters, or an existing CoreSite market, including California, New York, Virginia, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, or Washington DC
• Flexibility to travel up to 10%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve
• Extensive technical proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems, including their associated supply chains
• Expertise in construction and supplier contract negotiation and management
• Solid understanding of construction management processes and procurement best practices
• Rapid learner with a proven ability to independently drive projects from inception to completion
• Strong foundation in commercial strategy and operations, with the ability to align procurement activities with overall business goals
• Skilled in sourcing and procurement methodologies, with expertise in optimizing supply chains and reducing costs
• Possess strong communication skills, able to articulate complex procurement concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management abilities
• Understanding of efficient document control and retention processes
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, or a related field
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or construction, with a proven track record in the data center or industrial equipment sector

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job’s duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $140,000 and $160,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Posting Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications through March 1, 2025.

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching program

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