CyrusOne

Senior Manager, OFCI Procurement

CyrusOne

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dallas • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead OFCI Procurement Planning: Support OFCI demand forecasting activities and procurement timelines to ensure alignment with project development schedules.
  • Strategic Sourcing of OFCI Equipment: Drive sourcing strategies and vendor selection for major OFCI categories (e.g., generators, UPS, switchgear), negotiating commercial terms and managing supplier performance.
  • Support GC Procurement: Partner with Development to lead or support procurement of general contractors and any other third-party suppliers as needed.
  • Vendor Prequalification & Management: Develop and manage prequalification processes and maintain a strong, diverse vendor base for OFCI and construction categories.
  • RFP Development & Execution: Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFPs/RFQs in collaboration with cross-functional teams to select suppliers and service providers.
  • Collaboration & Alignment: Work closely with internal stakeholders in Procurement, Development, Engineering, and Legal to ensure integrated sourcing and contracting.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with CyrusOne’s global policies and applicable regional laws and regulations.
  • Mentor and Manage Procurement Team: Help provide guidance, mentorship, and training to Procurement Team members and promote the development of procurement talent.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MBA) preferred.
  • Proven experience managing complex capital procurement activities and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
  • Knowledge of mission-critical or high-specification environments such as data centers, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations, manage contracts, and drive accountability.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
  • 5+ years of experience in data centers, procurement, or supply chain operations
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement planningstrategic sourcingvendor selectionnegotiationRFP developmentcontract managementsourcing strategiessupplier performance managementprequalification processescapital procurement
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcommunicationstakeholder managementorganizational skillscollaborationaccountability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree (MSc, MBA)