Community & Economic Development Operations Specialist

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most leading-edge and efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking an experienced, efficient Operations Specialist to join our Data Center Community & Economic Development Team. In this role, you will:Manage financial tracking, budget management, and contract administration for Community & Economic Development initiatives.Work closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful completion of projects and processes.

Community & Economic Development Operations Specialist Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Community & Economic Development team members to create purchase orders (POs), manage vendors, submit contracts, and support various procurement functions
• Lead quarterly review meetings with cross-functional finance and planning teams, facilitating effective discussions and alignment
• Utilize internal systems to track and report on short- and long-term financial planning goals, as well as actual expenditures
• Partner with the Central Operations team to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting for cross-functional requirements
• Advise and consult with internal stakeholders on purchasing needs, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for procurement-related questions and issues
• Process purchase requisitions efficiently to minimize holds and improve payment cycles from initiation through completion
• Organize and manage payment processes, communicating proactively with internal and external partners to ensure timely payment closure
• Guide others through procurement processes identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal business partners to share best practices, understand business needs, and make an impact by solving novel, complex problems
• Serve as a liaison between Meta and local partners
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for all operational procurement processes
• Support special projects and perform additional duties as assigned
• Develop and deliver presentations to communicate Community Development budget requirements to finance partners

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement Operations and/or Source-to-Pay processes
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience in planning, sourcing, and supplier management
• Experience in financial modeling utilizing Excel and Google
• Experience making sound administrative and procedural decisions
• Experience developing and implementing funding strategies to support programmatic initiatives
• Demonstrates experience drafting clear and concise communications to build relationships across a broad range of perspectives, experience and backgrounds

• Demonstrated experience in optimizing supply chain operations and enhancing supplier performance processes
• Proficiency in utilizing forecasting and budgeting tools, as well as developing comprehensive planning documents
• Familiarity with Meta's platforms and internal procedures, particularly as they pertain to supplier management and procurement workflows
• Effective communication skills to impactfully present to leadership and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and varied teams