At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities from strategy to contract execution in a dynamic data centre environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing European data centre business with a greenfield procurement function.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work closely with senior stakeholders and drive supplier performance management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a transformative procurement role within a fast-paced organisation.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a rapidly growing European Data Centre business to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their newly created Procurement team. This is a broad procurement role supporting a rapidly growing data centre operator. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating across multiple indirect procurement categories and flexing to the needs of the business.
The role is an individual contributor reporting to the Head of Procurement and is intended to create immediate capacity across the procurement function. We are looking for someone who can independently lead procurement activity from strategy through to contract execution. The successful candidate should be capable of operating with minimal supervision and be comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders.
- Developing commercial strategies and negotiation plans.
- Managing complex supplier negotiations and contract mark-ups.
- Building greater visibility of supplier spend, renewals and procurement pipeline.
- Driving supplier governance, performance management, and relationship management.
- Identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and commercial improvement.
- Strong procurement experience with strong strategic sourcing capability.
- Experience within infrastructure, engineering, construction, facilities management, utilities, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive environments.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
- Experience operating in fast-paced organisations where procurement has been growing or transforming.
Head Office is central London - 1-2 days a week.
Interim Procurement Manager - with Hybrid & in London employer: Beaumont Select Ltd
Beaumont Select is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London that fosters innovation and growth within the procurement sector. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their roles while benefiting from flexible hybrid working arrangements. Joining our rapidly growing European data centre client means being part of a transformative journey, where your contributions directly impact the success of a pioneering procurement function.
