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Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

The Procurement Expert is responsible for managing third-party suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs. This role oversees supplier onboarding, contract governance, spend control, risk mitigation, and operational support, acting as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vendor Management

- Identify, qualify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with business and operational requirements
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with critical suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and long-term collaboration

Contract Negotiation and Management

- Negotiate commercial contracts, operational clauses, and service level agreements (SLAs), particularly in regions without local procurement support
- Ensure contracts are properly documented, up to date, and monitored for renewals and expirations

PR, PO, and Spend Management

- Manage the creation, tracking,



and approval of purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs)
- Monitor and analyze supplier-related operational spend (EMS spend), identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

Vendor Onboarding and Offboarding

- Execute standardized supplier onboarding and offboarding processes in compliance with general policies
- Ensure proper documentation, compliance validation, and system access management

Internal Stakeholder Support

- Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and suppliers to address requests, escalations, and operational issues
- Monitor supplier performance and SLA adherence to ensure service quality

Risk Mitigation and Compliance

- Assess third-party risks and implement mitigation actions as required
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements

Cross-Functional Integration

- Collaborate closely with related teams (e.g., Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse, Asset Management, Finance, Legal) to support supplier operations, contract renewals, and new acquisitions
- Serve as the vendor management interface supporting logistics, storage, and asset movement activities tied to contracted services

Qualifications





- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in Vendor Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or related functions
- Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and operational spend

Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret spend and performance data
- Solid understanding of contract governance and SLA management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Knowledge of compliance, third-party risk management, and corporate governance frameworks is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

- Sense of ownership and accountability
- Proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
- Commitment to compliance, transparency, and operational excellence

Working Conditions

- Office-based role with frequent interaction with internal teams and external vendors
- May require occasional support outside standard business hours for critical issues or renewals

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affiantative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of

📌 Procurement Expert (Madrid)
🏢 Equinix
📍 Madrid