Procurement System Manager — Power Platform

Procurement System Manager — Power Platform | Equinix | Toronto Office, Canada Salary: 119,000 - 179,000 CAD (Annual) Overview: We are seeking a forward‑thinking Procurement System Manager – Power Platform to lead the modernization of digital procurement and supply‑chain systems across the enterprise. The ideal candidate combines deep functional expertise in Procurement and/or Supply Chain with strong technical skills in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse), Copilot/AI agent development, and data modelling. This role will serve as Product Owner for key digital solutions in Procurement and Supply Chain processes built. The incumbent will be accountable for roadmap execution, stakeholder alignment, product backlog management, and delivering measurable business outcomes through automation and data intelligence. Key Responsibilities Power Platform Management & Solution Delivery (Product Ownership) Serve as the Product Owner for procurement/supply chain systems managing vision, roadmap, backlog, and value realization. Own the Procurement Power Platform ecosystem, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and alignment with enterprise data architecture and business objectives. Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of digital initiatives — from ideation, design, and agile sprint planning to deployment and sustainment. Architect and deliver low‑code solutions such as Item Master, Vendor Master, Procurement Tracker, Guided Buying, and Inventory Visibility dashboards. Design and maintain Dataverse data models and schemas, ensuring relational consistency and integration with ERP systems. Develop workflow automations via Power Automate for requisitioning, approvals, sourcing, and supplier management. Implement governance, release management, and security frameworks for Power Platform environments. Drive user adoption through strong stakeholder engagement, clear product documentation, and continuous enhancement cycles. Lead the Power BI strategy for procurement and supply chain analytics. Develop and maintain executive dashboards for spend visibility, supplier performance, project material tracking, and process efficiency. Build semantic models and data pipelines that connect Power BI with Dataverse, ERP (Oracle Fusion, SAP, Coupa), and external systems. Define data quality and role‑based access controls for Power BI assets to ensure accuracy and security. Promote self‑service analytics capabilities and standardized reporting frameworks across teams. Define and manage a unified Procurement Data Model encompassing Item, Vendor, Contract, Spend, and Project domains. Establish entity relationships, normalization rules, and lineage documentation across integrated systems. Harmonize master data between Power Platform, ERP, and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Coupa). Partner with enterprise data and architecture teams to ensure data consistency, traceability, and governance compliance. Support advanced analytics and AI initiatives through structured and well‑documented data models. Establish data, platform, and process governance frameworks ensuring auditability, compliance, and operational integrity. Define and track OKRs and KPIs for digital platform adoption, automation rate, and data quality improvements. Deliver executive reports and ROI analyses for Power Platform and product initiatives. Manage release cycles, environment backups, and version control for all procurement applications. Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain to align digital strategies with business goals. Collaborate with Microsoft and implementation partners to deliver scalable, supportable solutions. Lead end‑user enablement programs and communities of practice for Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot. Represent Procurement in enterprise digital‑transformation, data‑governance, and AI adoption forums. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Data Science or related fields. 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) preferably related to supply chain area. Proven Product Ownership experience for S2P, MRP, or digital procurement platforms. Strong expertise in Data Modelling, Integration, and Master Data Management. Proficiency in Power BI dashboard development and semantic modelling. Experience developing Copilot Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio or Azure OpenAI. Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion, SAP, or Coupa is a plus. Technical Skills Power Fx, Power Automate workflows, Dataverse schema design, REST API integration. Advanced Power BI skills (DAX, Power Query, semantic models). Deep understanding of data governance, AI integration, and prompt design. Experience in agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) and DevOps for low‑code platforms. Soft Skills Strong ownership mindset with ability to balance strategy and execution. Exceptional stakeholder and cross‑functional communication skills. Skilled at managing competing priorities and leading without authority. Analytical, collaborative, and innovation‑driven personality. Equinix Benefits Employees have access to comprehensive benefits aligned with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected, and efficient. Availability and details of benefits may vary by location. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr