Data Centre Procurement Officer

🕒 August 20

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

🛒 Procurement

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Megaport

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

📡 Telecommunications

Networking • Cloud Computing • Telecommunications

Megaport is a leading provider of global private connectivity solutions that enable simplified network interconnection. The company offers a platform for deploying secure, scalable, and agile networks that interconnect data centers, clouds, and virtual points of presence. Megaport's services allow users to create secure and dynamic network connections on-demand, without hardware or long-term contracts, offering flexibility and speed to businesses. By partnering with global service providers, data center operators, and systems integrators, Megaport ensures robust and widespread network access across 930+ locations in 25 countries. Its smart software tools and APIs allow for easy network management, making it a trusted choice for cloud networking and hybrid cloud solutions.

📋 Description

• Support data centre strategy, procurement, and commercial activities across the Americas, including North America and Latin America. • Work closely with the Director of Data Centre Strategy and regional colleagues across EMEA and APAC. • Analyse and prepare business cases to support data centre expansion, optimisation, and other strategic initiatives. • Support supplier negotiations and manage commercial discussions with data centre operators and infrastructure partners. • Contribute to the development of the annual cost of goods sold (COGS) budget. • Collaborate with Finance to prepare monthly COGS reporting, including value-added commentary. • Provide monthly reporting on key performance indicators relating to data centre and network costs. • Engage with Network Engineering and Operations teams to support data centre strategy and network expansion. • Maintain market intelligence on data centre operators, facilities, pricing, and industry developments. • Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, contract, and commercial records. • Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by management.

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement, vendor management, business development, telecommunications, data centres, or a related field. • Experience managing contracts and suppliers, ideally across multiple vendors or regions. • Commercial understanding of data centre services, colocation, network transport, internet transit, or related telecommunications infrastructure. • Familiarity with networking concepts and technologies preferred. • Confidence reviewing contractual terms and engaging with suppliers on commercial discussions and negotiations. • Strong analytical and financial skills, with experience in budgeting, business cases, or cost analysis. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail. • Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of activities, and work effectively across different time zones.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available. • Generous leave plans – including 4 weeks of paid annual leave, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program. • Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives. • Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus 5 days of paid study leave. • Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely. • Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent. • Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos awards.