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Major Capital Equipment - Category Manager (Mechnical Engineer)
Equinix
Directs global procurement and supplier strategy for mechanical capital equipment in data centers.
8d ago
C$136,000 - C$204,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
supplier selection
cost forecasting
contract negotiation
spend management
source-to-pay
vendor consolidation
- Supports selection of new suppliers
- Accountable for new product insertion implementation and process
- Ensures appropriate supply agreements are in place and guides internal teams how to monitor adherence to the terms of the agreement
- Creates and maintains cost forecasts (reduction or increase) and cost-tracking for the category
- Leads global standardization and regional productization
- Accountable for all relevant documentation execution including contract SOW signature, supplier certification including insurance & ISO documents
- Directly engages suppliers at the appropriate levels to influence the best outcome for Equinix that exceeds the business requirements
- Establishes and delivers procurement goals, metrics, and work plans to meet operational objectives
- Develops, communicates and executes against consistent global procurement strategies and best practices
- Accountable for spend category management strategies and action plans
- Initiates supplier creation in the Source to Pay systems
- Identifies and resolves various supplier management problems
- Communicate and collaborate with all key stakeholders including executive level staff to ensure alignment of the overall strategy
- Negotiates contract details with suppliers
- Owns cost savings proposals and interacts closely with suppliers, and internal customers, to achieve the cost savings, commercial and other demonstrable business benefits
- Communicate and implement strategy effectively throughout the relevant teams
- Interacts globally and cross-regionally and partners with Regional Procurement, business leaders, and other key stakeholders to execute capital and operational purchases that deliver cost savings, reduce supplier lead times, and improve vendor performance
- Drives a global perspective in determining and executing on category strategy
- Acts as point of escalation for suppliers when needed
- Works with business partners to develop and agree SOW, business and commercial requirements
- Monitors and maintains full industry and market knowledge of category, suppliers, best practices, competitive landscape, etc.
- Leads the end-to-end supplier management process
- Manages business requirements for Order Management & Delivery team
- Aligns with internal customers regarding best negotiation positions and provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
- Leads a vendor management strategy to reduce and consolidate global vendors for the category
- Identify and mitigate supplier risks in the areas of Strategic: financial, capacity, location, single sole source, spend, and revenue, pipeline, contracts
- Educates suppliers on the mechanics of doing business with Equinix
- Builds and maintains supplier relationships and drives improvement in the areas of cost, risk, and quality
- Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities above and beyond expectations
What you bring
chillers
heat exchangers
bachelor's mechanical
12+ years
strategic procurement
data center
- Mechanical - Air/Water Cooled Chillers, CRACs/CRAHs/CRAYs, CDUs, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, RTUs/MAUs, Liquid Cooling
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required
- +12 years of Engineering or Strategic Procurement experience required in the following Major Capital Equipment categories
- Master's degree preferred
- Preferrable experience in data center, mission critical, industrial, high tech industries
- Ownership of full product lifecycle, from inception through general availability to end of life
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of Hâ‚‚ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCOâ‚‚e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCOâ‚‚e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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