Vendor Operations Manager

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November 13

🌽 Illinois – Remote

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🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

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🌽 Illinois – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $130k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚙️ Operations

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Nidec Corporation Global

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Hardware • Energy • Automotive

Nidec Corporation Global is a leading manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of motors and electronic components. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and technologies that play a significant role in various sectors, including automotive, robotics, and home appliances. Nidec is committed to pioneering advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability, contributing to decarbonization efforts worldwide. The company operates on a global scale, offering products that range from small precision motors to large-scale industrial solutions, and is dedicated to its corporate philosophy of 'All for dreams'.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1973

🔧 Hardware

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and select qualified third-party service providers for liquid cooling system maintenance, repair, and installation. • Negotiate and manage service level agreements (SLAs), contracts, and statements of work (SOWs) to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness. • Monitor and evaluate vendor performance against established KPIs, conducting regular performance reviews and implementing corrective actions as needed. • Act as the primary point of contact for all contracted service providers, fostering strong working relationships. • Operational Oversight: Coordinate and schedule on-site service activities, including preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, system upgrades, and new installations. • Ensure all on-site work adheres to safety protocols, industry best practices, and company standards. • Review and approve service reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation for all work performed. • Collaborate with internal datacenter operations teams to minimize disruption during service activities and ensure seamless integration of liquid cooling systems. • Technical Expertise & Support: Possess a deep understanding of various liquid cooling technologies, including direct-to-chip, immersion, and rear-door heat exchangers. • Provide technical guidance and support to service providers, troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring effective resolution. • Stay abreast of emerging liquid cooling technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements and innovative solutions. • Participate in the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for liquid cooling system maintenance and operations. • Project Management: Manage small to medium-scale projects related to liquid cooling system deployments, upgrades, and retrofits within AI datacenters. • Develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. • Reporting & Compliance: Generate regular reports on service provider performance, liquid cooling system health, and operational metrics. • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 4 years of experience in datacenter operations, facilities management, or a similar role with a focus on critical infrastructure. • Proven experience managing third-party service providers and negotiating contracts. • Strong technical knowledge of liquid cooling systems, including components, fluids, and control systems. • Familiarity with AI datacenter environments and the specific cooling demands of high-performance computing. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. • Strong organizational and project management abilities. • Ability to travel to datacenter locations as required.