Senior Manager Procurement-Data centers

DAMAC Properties Co. LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in data center construction in the UAE seeks a Procurement Lead. This role requires extensive experience in full-cycle procurement of MEP and IT infrastructure, vendor management, and strategic negotiations to drive cost savings. You will align procurement strategies with engineering and operational requirements and further contribute to sustainability initiatives by sourcing eco-friendly materials. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Procurement with over 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in procurement, particularly in data center infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost savings.
• Familiarity with regulatory and ESG frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle procurement for data center projects, focusing on MEP and IT infrastructure.
• Streamline procurement processes and build strong vendor relationships.
• Support sustainability goals through eco-friendly sourcing.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Cost saving strategies

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Procurement

Job description

• Lead full-cycle procurement of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) and IT infrastructure for both greenfield and brownfield data center projects.
• Source critical equipment: chillers, cooling towers, generators, UPS, transformers, PDUs, racks, IBMS, cable trays, fire systems, plumbing, fuel systems, and building services.
• Drive cost savings through strategic negotiation while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.
• Streamline procurement processes to reduce cycle-time using ERP and digital sourcing tools.
• Build and manage vendor relationships based on quality, delivery, and ESG performance using supplier scorecards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Projects, Operations, and EHS teams to align procurement with technical, schedule, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Support DAMAC’s sustainability goals by sourcing eco-friendly materials and embedding green procurement practices.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or related; advanced degree or professional procurement certification a plus.
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement—ideally in data center infrastructure, MEP, or related engineering projects.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiation, cost savings, and ERP-driven process optimization within data center industry
• Strong stakeholder management skills and familiarity with regulatory and ESG frameworks.