Corporate Senior Procurement Analyst (Remote)

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• Bank Holdings Ltd. is a leading provider of enterprise-class data center, cloud, and interconnection services, offering customers 100% uptime availability of data, applications, and infrastructure.
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• Banks managed data center services are anchored in world-class facilities.
• Our customized technology solutions are designed to help customers effectively manage risk, improve their technology performance and allow them to focus on their core business objectives.
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• Bank is headquartered in the historic former Federal Reserve Bank Building, in downtown Dallas, TX.

DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

High-Level Overview of the Role

The Senior Procurement Analyst / Team Lead will play a pivotal role in managing procurement activities for Data Center Operations and Critical Infrastructure within a newly established procurement department at DataBank. This individual will oversee end-to-end procurement processes, collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, and ensure compliance with due diligence protocols.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, an effective communicator, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role will also partner closely with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Director to help build and develop a team.

This role requires the ability to negotiate pricing and contract terms with a focus on data center-related vendor agreements, ensure proper vendor onboarding, enable cross team due diligence reviews, manage contracts, within the companys contract management system (CMS), and proactively track agreements in advance of renewal dates.

While this role requires relevant experience, it also offers meaningful learning and growth opportunities within DataBanks dynamic environment. DataBanks culture is grounded in its cornerstones: Inspire Confidence, Put People First, and Be Data-Centered.

Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage and prioritize purchase request queues
• Support vendor selection and onboarding activities
• Negotiate purchase pricing and contract terms with appropriate guidance and oversight
• Oversee applicable due diligence workflow reviews for each purchase
• Support policy updates, changes and training initiatives
• Collaborate on implementing and enforcing newly created procurement procedures, policies, and training while ensuring organizational adherence
• Be able to navigate an evolving environment while collaborating with internal team on best approach and practices
• Shows leadership potential and a desire to grow into a people-management role.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Stakeholder and Vendor Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal data center teams, requesters, reviewers, due diligence approvers, procurement team members, and vendors
• Communicate clearly, set expectations, and provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and support ongoing supplier engagement activities

Contract Management

• Review, route, edit, and manage contracts in accordance with company policies and approval requirements
• Maintain accurate contract records in the contract management system and ensure documentation is complete and current
• Monitor key contract dates, including renewals and expirations, and proactively coordinate next steps with stakeholders

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contract administration, or a related field
• 2+years of experience as a people manager
• Experience supporting procurement activities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively
• Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and vendor agreements
• Experience with vendor onboarding, due diligence, and contract lifecycle processes is strongly preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Slack, DocuSign, and Zoom
• Treats communication and active listening as top priorities and creates transparency throughout the process
• Trustworthy and reliable work ethic with ability to hit targeted deadlines
• Ability to adapt procurement process changes
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team; navigates change effectively in a rapidly growing company
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders, team members, approvers, and vendors
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with the data center industry
• Experience with NetSuite, Tipalti, Productiv, Monday.com, and Navan
• Procurement certification
• Eagerness to learn new skills and leverage AI to create efficiencies in everyday work
• Ownership mentality: committed, responsible, and accountable

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Packages
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability?Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Brand: DataBank

Address: 400 S Akard Street Dallas, TX - 75202

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