Procurement Manager

Data Centres | Remote (UK) | Permanent 

Are you an experienced Procurement Manager looking to play a key role in delivering some of the world’s most complex and high-profile data centre projects? 

We are supporting a global organisation in the appointment of a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across a portfolio of hyperscale data centre developments throughout the UK, EMEA and APAC regions. This is an opportunity to join the client side and have a direct influence on major procurement and commercial decisions from tender through to contract award.  

The Role 

Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of procurement activities across multiple project packages, ensuring procurement strategies, tender processes and contract awards align with programme requirements, commercial objectives and governance standards.  

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Managing procurement activities from RFP through to contract award 

• Reviewing procurement strategies, tender documentation and package schedules 

• Challenging and validating bid evaluations and award recommendations 

• Supporting supplier clarification and tender review processes 

• Driving procurement schedules to meet construction programme requirements 

• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with long-lead equipment and supplier delivery 

• Managing procurement across construction, MEP, equipment and professional services packages 

• Reporting on package status, risks and key decisions required from stakeholders  

About You 

We are interested in speaking with professionals who can demonstrate: 

• Extensive experience within construction, engineering, procurement or commercial functions 

• Experience managing procurement processes from tender through to contract award 

• Data centre, mission-critical or major project experience 

• Strong understanding of MEP procurement and long-lead equipment packages 

• Working knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or JCT contracts 

• Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments 

• Excellent commercial analysis and bid evaluation skills 

• Advanced Excel capability 

• Right to work in the UK 

Desirable: 

• MCIPS, MRICS or equivalent professional qualification 

• Experience using Ariba, Coupa or similar procurement platforms 

• International procurement experience across EMEA or APAC regions 

• Additional language skills relevant to EMEA or APAC markets 

Why Join? 

• Work on leading hyperscale data centre projects 

• Be part of a globally recognised organisation 

• Influence major procurement decisions on the client side 

• Gain exposure to projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions 

• Work directly alongside senior leadership 

• Fully remote role with occasional UK and international travel 

Location 

This is a remote position with occasional travel to London and overseas locations as required by project demands.  

Eligibility 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.