Job Specifications
Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our services. Meta is seeking an experienced and organized procurement manager for our Strategy & Operations Team within Site Development. The Strategy & Operations Team’s mission is to be a central conduit for strategic direction and business operations leadership for the wider Site Development organization, directly supporting site selection and enablement for Meta’s data center capacity needs. This role will be instrumental in ensuring we have standardized and streamlined procurement processes that enable us to scale and ensure compliance. This role will include extensive cross-functional collaboration, strategy, leadership reporting, and frequent connection with our financial management.
Site Development Business Operations Procurement Manager Responsibilities:
Serve as primary liaison between Site Development and partner teams, facilitating communications, requests, and escalations
Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies that align with site development and organizational objectives
Establish, refine, and champion procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and efficiency
Influence and collaborate with cross-functional partners and leadership to set procurement priorities and facilitate alignment
Manage long-term procurement planning and forecasting to support current and future site development needs
Identify, implement, and champion new solutions and continuous process improvements, while leading change management efforts for the adoption of new procurement processes, tools, and policies across the organization
Lead procurement metrics, key performance indicators, and reporting, including monthly business reviews and compliance with service level agreements
Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics (e.g., scorecards, dashboards) to provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate with internal teams to identify, monitor, and mitigate supplier-related risks, including financial, security, continuity, and regulatory risks
Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from selection and onboarding (documentation, verification, training) to ongoing relationship management, performance oversight, and offboarding
Lead and support business improvement and process optimization initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in supplier management
Develop and maintain templates, tools, and processes to streamline procurement activities, ensure consistency, and enable data-informed decision making
Manage and support vendors submitting procurement requests through internal tools, ensuring a seamless and compliant process
Proactively engage stakeholders to gather feedback, assess needs, and ensure procurement strategies are aligned with business objectives
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in a related field, ie: business, operations, supply chain, etc
5+ years of experience in business operations, contracting, procurement or related discipline
Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex, short- and long-term projects simultaneously in time-bound, deadline-focused, and ambiguous environments
Demonstrated experience building, managing, and influencing relationships with a variety of cross-functional partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated communication skills to facilitate alignment, ensure clear and consistent messaging, and translate complex issues for various audiences
Practical experience analyzing data, breaking down issues into actionable workstreams, and resolving conflicts
Practical experience prioritizing and executing a high volume of tasks while ensuring a high attention to detail
Experience influencing operational changes and maximizing adoption of new processes and tools
Experience managing vendor relationships and performance
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office applications
Capacity to maintain confidentiality with business critical information
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the data center industry or with large-scale site development or construction projects
Experience working with budgets, purchase orders, and invoices
Commercial awareness and understanding of various business models and operational environments
Track record of driving process improvements and cost savings
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today
About the Company
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
Our technologies help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
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