Procurement Intermediate Job at Equinix

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Intermediate

Job ID: JR-151543
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Department: Finance

Job Summary

• Responsible for supporting execution and implementation with direction from leadership on vision and day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities
Category Management:

• Provides support in category negotiations to gain professional expertise
• Support the creation of Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs), confirming accuracy and completeness in documentation
• Assist in supplier communication and follow-up during the sourcing process
• Participate in basic negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms

Strategic Sourcing:

• Support in the execution of sourcing strategy for category
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to category performance, market trends, and supplier performance
• Support the development of category strategies under the guidance of senior team members
• Identify potential suppliers, conduct basic supplier assessments, and maintain supplier information

Demand / Supply Chain Planning:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure availability of goods/services
• Help in generating basic demand forecasts to support procurement decisions
• Collaborate with supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.