Director - Supply Chain

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supply chain management and procurement across OEM's and third parties.
• Responsible for supply chain management and procurement with Datacentres during retrofits.
• Responsible for assigning resource to each region/deployment to take ownership and responsibility for the supply chain workstream within the deployment(s).
• Responsible for managing the procurement workflow including issuance of procurement documentation, evaluation of responses and driving cost optimization.
• Responsible for the strategic supply chain mapping and planning. Ensuring long lead items are mapped, scenario planning is undertaken and quantified.
• Own supply planning for GPUs and critical items, incl. mapping forecast deployment from sales function as inputs to deployment plans.
• Manage procurement to delivery flow, including supplier commitments/contracting, logistics, import/export, milestones/readiness gates;
• Maintain trackers to manage and track metrics for continuous improvement
• Manage supplier performance, long-lead procurement management, and inventory buffers aligned to deployment schedules; escalate shortages via defined governance.
• Liaise with Engineering & Operations for item selection, vendor strategies, and change control;
• Standardise supply reporting into PMO dashboards for decision-making.
• Ensure PMO governance and procedures are understood and fully utilised

Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: direct experience in supply chain management with hands-on involvement in management of , with circa 15 years plus experience; with at least 2 years of data centre and/or GPU experience seen as highly preferable.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong familiarity with delivering portfolios of major deployments, including preferable experience in delivering solutions across multiple technology domains, including SaaS platforms, e-commerce ecosystems, ERP systems, CRM systems, Digital assets and content management platforms, customer experience tools, marketing automation, data and analytics platforms, API integrations, Middleware, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and enterprise systems.
• Technical Competencies: Demonstrable experience in generation of long-term supply chain strategies, optimisation of logistics planning, demand and inventory planning, and strong financial acumen.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, assess the impact of changes, and generate actionable insights.
• Detail Orientation: Strong focus on accuracy and precision when planning.
• Tech & Innovation Enthusiasm: Genuine interest in technology and innovation, with a commitment to creating exceptional customer experiences.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Skilled at navigating challenges and finding effective solutions in dynamic environments.
• Collaborative Mindset: Comfortable working across diverse teams and functional areas, fostering an inclusive and cooperative approach.
• Clear Communication: Proficient in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for different audiences.
• Influence & Trust Building: Capable of inspiring confidence and influencing ideas to drive positive outcomes.
• Organized & Agile: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
• Curiosity & Continuous Improvement: Willingness to challenge existing processes, ask thoughtful questions, and seek better ways of working.
• Human-Centered Approach: Prioritize the human experience when implementing improvements and driving change.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Required skills / qualifications
• 15+ years of experience in managing supply chains;
• Degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration);
• Previous experience operating at a senior management / leadership level, of at least 5 years;
• Strong governance and portfolio management expertise;
• Exceptional stakeholder management capability.
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Preferred skills / qualifications