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About Yondr

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world's largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: a tomorrow without constraints. 

But we can't do this without you.

About the Role 

The Procurement Lead - OFCI will support the execution of Yondr's procurement strategy by managing day-to-day procurement responsibilities across OFCI equipment and related project activities. This role is responsible for ensuring procurement processes are executed consistently, compliantly, and efficiently across all projects, while maintaining alignment with Yondr governance and commercial objectives, project schedules, and delivery requirements. 

This position will act as a key interface between Procurement, Commercial, Design, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, and Finance teams and the supply chain. The role will focus on supplier onboarding and compliance, supplier prequalification, RFP execution, bid evaluation and scoring, contract execution, supplier coordination and continuous improvement of procurement process, governance, tools and templates. 

The Procurement Lead will work closely with the OFCI Procurement Manager to ensure procurement activities are delivered in accordance with project schedules, contract milestones, cost targets, risk management objectives, project execution requirements, and long-term supply chain resilience, while enabling scalable growth across Yondr's global portfolio. 

Main Responsibilities 

Procurement Operations and Governance 

• Execute procurement activities in accordance with Yondr Procurement Policy, governance standards, approval workflows, and project procurement schedules 

• Manage supplier onboarding processes, including compliance documentation, due diligence, and alignment with Yondr requirements 

• Ensure suppliers agree to and implement Yondr's Supplier Code of Conduct, QA/QC standards, and contractual obligations 

• Support contract implementation post award, ensuring commercial terms, scope, deliverables, payment milestones, and documentation requirements are clearly communicated and embedded into project execution 

Supplier Onboarding, Compliance, and Pre-Qualification 

• Manage supplier onboarding activities from initiation through completion, including MNDAs, MSEAs, onboarding documentation, supplier qualification forms, compliance requirements, and pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) processes 

• Issue supplier onboarding and qualification packages, monitor progress, follow up with suppliers, validate submitted information for completeness and accuracy, and maintain records in applicable procurement and contract management systems 

• Support identification and evaluation of new suppliers to strengthen Yondr's supply chain capacity and resilience 

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supplier qualification, contractual, and compliance requirements are satisfied prior to RFP participation, contract award, or other defined sourcing milestones 

• Maintain visibility into onboarding and qualification status, proactively identifying and resolving documentation gaps, compliance issues, and process bottlenecks to support sourcing timelines 

• Maintain prequalified supplier lists in alignment with project and regional requirements 

• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize onboarding documentation, streamline supplier qualification activities, and increase automation through digital workflow solutions 

Documentation and Proposal Development 

• Develop, maintain, and coordinate procurement documentation, RFP packages, and supporting materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across stakeholders. 

• Support the implementation and operationalization of Kaya by helping define, document, and standardize procurement processes, workflows, and best practices 

• Manage document lifecycle activities, including revisions, version control, approvals, and stakeholder communications, to maintain current and reliable sourcing documentation 

RFP Execution and Bid Management 

• Prepare and issue RFP aligned to Procurement policy in coordination with Engineering, D&C, Operations, and Cost teams and relevant SME 

• Manage RFP schedules, clarifications, addenda, and vendor communications 

• Coordinate receipt of bids and ensure submissions are complete and compliant with RFP requirements 

Bid Levelling and Evaluation 

• Perform commercial bid levelling to ensure accurate like for like comparison of supplier proposals 

• Support technical and commercial bid evaluations in collaboration with Engineering, D&C, Cost teams and relevant SMEs 

• Ensure data is complete, consistent, and accurate across evaluation tools and department trackers 

• Develop bid scoring summaries and award recommendations for internal approval 

Contract Negotiation Support and Legal Coordination 

• Work closely with Legal to support contract negotiations, redlines, and execution of MNDAs, MSEAs, and project specific agreements 

• Track contract status and ensure executed agreements are in place prior to PO issuance, notice to proceed or equipment release 

• Support implementation of agreed commercial terms, payment milestones, and risk allocation post award 

Purchase Order Execution, Project Coordination, and Logistics 

• Coordinate post-award purchase order execution and supplier activities across Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Site Operations, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery 

• Monitor and track supplier drawings, submittals, deliverables, documentation, shipments, receipts, and other purchase order requirements to ensure alignment with project schedules and key milestones 

• Manage supplier and OEM follow-up activities to ensure timely submission of required documentation, technical deliverables, manufacturing updates, and delivery commitments in accordance with procurement schedules and project requirements 

• Partner closely with Construction and Site teams to coordinate supplier activities associated with OFCI packages, ensuring actions are completed safely, efficiently, and in support of project execution objectives 

• Proactively identify, track, and escalate supplier performance, documentation, schedule, delivery, or execution risks to the OFCI Procurement Manager and relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution 

• Maintain regular communication with project teams as awarded packages progress through execution, ensuring priorities, action items, and supplier commitments remain visible and aligned with project needs 

• Support logistics coordination and execution readiness by monitoring delivery schedules, receipt activities, and critical procurement milestones associated with awarded purchase orders 

Process Improvement and Document Development 

• Develop and maintain procurement templates, tools, trackers, and standard documentation 

• Capture lessons learned (after every project) and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes 

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and enhance cross functional coordination 

Risk Management and Reporting 

• Support identification, tracking, and escalation of procurement related risks and mitigation actions 

• Maintain procurement logs, master bidder lists, risk registers, and Sharepoint 

• Assist with ad hoc reporting, data analysis, and executive level summaries as required 

Ad Hoc and Strategic Support 

• Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives as directed by Line Manager 

• Provide as hoc support during periods of peak workload or accelerated project timelines 

• Contribute to the development and rollout of new procurement initiatives and systems 

Qualifications and experience 

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles within data center, infrastructure, or complex construction environments 

• Working knowledge of procurement governance, supplier onboarding, and contract administration 

• Experience managing RFPs, bid evaluations, and commercial analysis 

• Familiarity with OFCI equipment procurement and construction supply chains preferred 

• Strong coordination skills with Legal, Engineering, Cost, and Project teams 

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and process driven with strong documentation skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent projects 

At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.

Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.