Supply Chain Analyst

• Work Location: Dublin
• Work Model: on site
• Contract Type: 9 months fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension
• Maximum Payrate: EU 18.54 gross per hour
• Client: One of the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing companies, operating across retail, logistics, and technology services globally.

• Lead the development and management of a strategic supplier base across EMEA regions
• Create and execute category and regional supplier sourcing strategies and timelines for current and new areas of operation
• Identify viable construction services, materials, and long lead equipment suppliers through customer collaboration and market research
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, and performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure alignment with business needs
• Manage supplier selection process and internal handover of qualified suppliers to regional category managers for RFPs and RFQs

• Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers, transitioning from transactional relationships to collaborative partnerships
• Conduct joint innovation sessions and supplier development programs to drive mutual value creation
• Establish executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to align on long-term business objectives
• Foster collaborative partnerships that leverage supplier expertise for data center delivery excellence
• Develop supplier capability to ensure long-term value and competitive advantage
• Develop and support supplier- and customer-focused trainings that enable them to partner more closely with business units

• Ensure client supplier pool delivers corporate governance across the supply base to Client standards
• Implement and monitor compliance frameworks to ensure suppliers meet all regulatory and company requirements
• Establish and track key compliance metrics including cycle time, performance reviews, and ongoing compliance status
• Conduct regular compliance audits and reviews to mitigate risks
• Ensure onboarding suppliers adhere to compliance requirements and standards

• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier insolvency, quality failures, and geopolitical issues
• Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supplier capacity and availability
• Monitor market conditions and supplier landscapes to proactively address potential disruptions
• Balance priorities of both client and suppliers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

• Collaborate with internal teams (DCCD, DCE, Energy, TiPM, PreCons, Public Policy, Finance, Legal) to align sourcing goals with business needs
• Communicate frequently and professionally with internal customers and stakeholders on sourcing activities status
• Work closely with procurement teams within EMEA DCSP and Data Centre Procurement Governance team to ensure alignment
• Act as a strategic advisor to business units on supplier-related matters

• Negotiate strategic contract terms with new suppliers that deliver optimal value
• Create mechanisms to help suppliers understand Client's business requirements
• Manage contracts from NDAs to Master Agreements
• Ensure contract terms support long-term strategic objectives

• Establish key internal metrics to monitor and improve performance against business targets
• Develop and implement KPIs for supplier lifecycle management
• Drive process and tooling improvement initiatives that positively impact customers and stakeholders
• Review current policies, processes, and systems to identify efficiency opportunities
• Scale out programs to deliver supplier onboarding more efficiently

• Actively develop supplier capability to ensure long-term value creation
• Leverage supplier expertise and innovation for competitive advantage
• Identify new ways to forge partnerships with suppliers
• Champion innovation within the supply chain through strategic supplier collaboration

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Relationship Management: Excellence in building and maintaining strategic partnerships at all organizational levels
• Compliance Expertise: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards
• Risk Assessment: Strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Negotiation: Advanced negotiation skills to secure optimal terms while maintaining strong relationships
• Business Acumen: Understanding of data center operations and construction industry dynamics
• Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives

Darwin Rhodes