Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability

Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

Job Summary

The primary focus of the role is the cross-functional support of Equinix's Supply Chain ESG- environmental sustainability efforts across its operations.  We are focused on driving equitable decarbonization to manage climate risk and transform supplier resource use, while globalizing our Procurement approach to more efficiently meet the current and future needs of our investors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day program and project management of key sustainability workstreams across areas such as Scope 3 GHG accounting, SBT Supplier Engagement, supply chain climate risk, embodied carbon and water, and supplier biodiversity

• Responsible for the strategy and execution of our Supplier Engagement program. Uses a variety of skills and techniques to create incentives, tools and influence multiple stakeholders to meet targets.

• Support of environmental sustainability reporting, including tracking and quantitative analysis of key metrics and developing dashboards.

• Expectation to grow into an expert on materials, product, supplier, and technology-related sustainability expert in a construction/data center context, including deep expertise in technical sustainability concepts relevant to Equinix’s industry.

• Support greenhouse gas reporting and industry best practices around carbon accounting and meeting climate change targets.

• Develop subject-matter expertise on supply chain ESG issues (environment, climate change resilience) and environmental sustainability priorities (energy, carbon, renewable energy, water, waste etc.) and concepts such as circularity,

• Manage complex workstreams with cross-functional stakeholders, including gathering and synthesizing KPIs, supporting the Annual Sustainability Report cycle and developing content for sales, marketing, etc.

• Establish and manage relationships with internal stakeholders including supporting the Procurement, Sustainability Program Office, Global Design, Global Operations, and Suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years related experience preferred (Desired technical experience in materials, sustainability, data centers, procurement, supply chain or CSR/ESG)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or equivalent required

• Master’s or MBA preferred

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex sustainability topics to a broad range of audiences

• Working knowledge of sustainability programs specific to energy, environment and emissions (e.g. CDP, GRI, The Greenhouse Gas Protocol, etc.) required; advanced knowledge of Scope 3, LCA/EPD and embodied carbon and water desired.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing and sometimes urgent deadlines and experience influencing upwards to keep programs and projects moving

• Communicate clearly and effectively: verbally, in writing and through presentations; successfully interfacing with internal and external constituents

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
•    Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island:  $108,000 to $178,000

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. To help you achieve professional and personal goals, we provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that include a blend of rewards to attract, motivate, recognize, and retain talented people like you. We offer you key rewards including base pay and incentive pay, benefits for health and wellness, retirement plans for your future, and recognition programs. We’re committed to our employees by providing ongoing dialogue, education and resources that enable you to thrive and make informed decisions at each life stage.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you need assistance in applying for an open position, you may send an email to [email protected] Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.