Reporting to the Director of Network Strategy, the Data Centre Procurement Officer supports data centre strategy, procurement, and commercial activities across the Americas
Working closely with the Director of Data Centre Strategy and regional colleagues across EMEA and APAC, the role supports Megaport’s global data centre footprint through commercial analysis, market intelligence, supplier management, business cases, and negotiations
You will work with Network Engineering, Finance, Sales, Operations, and other stakeholders to evaluate opportunities, optimise costs, and support the delivery of a scalable and commercially efficient data centre strategy
The role will build strong knowledge of Megaport’s data centre footprint, suppliers, and active initiatives, providing continuity across data centre activities while supporting expansion across the Americas and the wider global network
Support data centre strategy, procurement, and commercial activities across the Americas, including North America and Latin America
Work closely with the Director of Data Centre Strategy and regional colleagues across EMEA and APAC
Analyse and prepare business cases to support data centre expansion, optimisation, and other strategic initiatives
Support supplier negotiations and manage commercial discussions with data centre operators and infrastructure partners
Contribute to the development of the annual cost of goods sold (COGS) budget
Collaborate with Finance to prepare monthly COGS reporting, including value-added commentary
Provide monthly reporting on key performance indicators relating to data centre and network costs
Engage with Network Engineering and Operations teams to support data centre strategy and network expansion
Maintain market intelligence on data centre operators, facilities, pricing, and industry developments
Maintain accurate procurement, supplier, contract, and commercial records
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as directed by management