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 work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, transformative organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising costs and managing supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ 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.
Procurement Manager - Immediate Hire in London employer: Beaumont Select Ltd
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing European data centre organisation that is committed to sustainability and innovation. As a Procurement Manager, you will benefit from a supportive hybrid work culture in central London, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a newly established procurement function. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by leading strategic procurement initiatives and engaging with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
