Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain - Data Centre Infrastructure
Req Id: 430014
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You'll work in a DevOps mode, leading development, engineering and operations to create a reliable and scalable data framework across the company. Your work will be critical to our operations, ensuring our development roadmap aligns with evolving business needs.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and procurement execution for critical data center equipment and services. Reporting to the Director, Procurement & Asset Management, this role owns supplier strategy, contracting, and procurement execution to ensure mission‑critical infrastructure is sourced reliably, cost‑effectively, and in alignment with delivery timelines and technical standards. This role will support Bell’s AI Fabric program, a transformational national initiative building a secure, high‑performance, coast‑to‑coast compute platform to enable the next generation of AI innovation and reinforce Canada’s leadership in Sovereign AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for data centre infrastructure categories including power, cooling, racks, cabling, network, compute, and long‑lead equipment.
Lead competitive sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and negotiate commercial terms including MSAs, SLAs, warranties, and performance provisions.
- Procurement Execution & Delivery Enablement
Translate program demand signals into purchase orders, delivery schedules, and procurement milestones aligned to build and refresh timelines.
Manage order execution, expediting, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with sourcing strategies and financial approvals.
- Vendor Commercial Governance
Own vendor commercial relationships, including performance management, QBRs, renewals, and escalations.
Track supplier performance metrics (OTIF, lead times, quality, RMA performance) and drive corrective actions as required.
- Cross‑Functional Integration
Partner with Engineering to ensure sourcing aligns with approved technical standards and design intent.
Coordinate with Program Controls, Asset Management, and Operations to align procurement with funding, change control, and lifecycle readiness.
- Systems, Reporting & Compliance
Maintain accurate contract, PO, and vendor data within procurement and ERP systems.
Contribute to procurement KPIs (cost, lead time, supplier risk, savings) while ensuring auditability and governance compliance.
Critical Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with a strong focus on infrastructure or technical categories.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex commercial and contractual agreements.
- Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier risk management, and procurement governance.
- Experience working in large, cross‑functional delivery environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Data center or mission‑critical infrastructure procurement experience.
- Familiarity with long‑lead equipment sourcing and supply chain risk management.
- Experience working with ERP and procurement systems in large enterprises.
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops || Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Saskatchewan : Regina || Canada : Saskatchewan : Saskatoon
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 05/15/2026
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
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