Procurement Manager – Data Centre Projects

About the role

Lead the procurement and supply chain strategy for critical long‑lead equipment packages across hyperscale data centre projects, from early planning through to commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy for major data centre projects.
• Manage end‑to‑end sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract award for long‑lead equipment and specialist infrastructure.
• Maintain procurement schedules aligned with project delivery and mitigate supply‑chain and commercial risks.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance and contract compliance.
• Drive cost optimisation, value engineering and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven procurement leadership experience in construction, infrastructure, energy, resources or data centre environments.
• Successful delivery of high‑value procurement outcomes on large‑scale, mission‑critical projects.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing long‑lead equipment procurement and complex supply chains.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across project and executive teams.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
• Negotiation and contract management.
• Risk management and supply‑chain risk mitigation.