Req Id: 430014Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we're building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. We believe in empowering people. That's why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you're inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what's possible, you belong on #TeamBell.At Bell, data experts like you are revolutionizing how data can transform every aspect of industry-leading businesses, making them better!As part of our team, you'll be driving our Data as a Service (DaaS) transformation, creating a powerful Bell Cloud Data Mesh that enables seamless sharing of data across the enterprise. 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 RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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 Qualifications7?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 QualificationsData center or mission?critical infrastructure procurement experience. Familiarity with long?lead equipment sourcing and suppl