Procurement Category Lead, Hardware and Data Center
What you can expect The Procurement Category Lead, Hardware and Datacenter will be responsible for Zoom’s end-to-end procurement activities, including: partnering with internal stakeholders, data analysis, research, strategy development, and proposal analysis and implementation. The assigned commodities emphasize datacenter hardware such as servers, power distribution units, racks, switches, cables and optics, and other data center related equipment. Responsibilities
Developing stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned commodities.
Designing, conducting and synthesizing supplier, industry, and market research for assigned
commodities to develop sourcing strategy.
Processing of data collection and analysis of spend data for assigned commodities.
Ensuring commodity spend is under management and contract compliance.
Developing sourcing strategy to support strategic commodity planning and savings.
Establishing metrics and tools to monitor progress and supplier scorecards.
Implementing agreements to consolidate suppliers/spend.
Providing analysis of existing requirements/pricing to ensure cost-effective options.
Analyzing historical spend as well as forecast to track savings by commodity.
Developing solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts by commodity.
Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact on all commercial issues.
Identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities
Supporting Product/Engineering to identify suppliers available for sourcing.
Issuing RFx for sourcing assigned commodities.
Reviewing, analyzing and clarifying quote packages from suppliers.
Negotiating, evaluating and issuing PO’s for assigned commodities.
Working on “Lean” initiatives and identifying other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, VA/VE, competitive quotes and resourcing.
What we’re looking for
Have five years experience in procuring datacenter hardware/Colocation
Have understanding of hardware, Colocation professional services and vendors and related contracts
Experience in working with datacenter hardware vendors and/or service providers
Have hi-tech, SaaS experience
Have excellent Excel skills
Have strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and contract negotiations experience
Have demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive improvement.
Have organizational skills to manage and track transactional details
Have the ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
Salary Range or On Target Earnings:Minimum:$121,600.00Maximum:$266,000.00In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value. Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application! Anticipated Position Close Date: 11/20/24Ways of WorkingOur structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting.BenefitsAs part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn (https://careers.zoom.us/benefits) for more information.About UsZoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars.We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Here, you’ll work across teams to deliver impactful projects that are changing the way people communicate and enjoy opportunities to advance your career in a diverse, inclusive environment.Our CommitmentWe believe that the unique contributions of all Zoomies is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. Zoom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form (https://form.asana.com/?k=OIuqpO5Tv9XQTWp1bNYd8w&d=1127274756253361) and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.#LI-Remote