Procurement Manager - Data Centres

Goodman; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Study assistance for postgraduate and,

Discretionary bonus scheme

Share scheme eligibility

Wellness program and activities

Job summary

Goodman is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive end-to-end procurement for major data centre projects. You will manage long-lead equipment, electrical & mechanical packages, supplier negotiations and governance across a dynamic portfolio.

The role reports to the Head of Procurement - Data Centres and requires strong commercial discipline, stakeholder engagement and risk management to protect programme certainty and optimise total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering procurement for complex projects such as data centres, construction, infrastructure or critical facilities.
• Proven ability to manage RFQ/RFP processes, evaluations, negotiations and post-award administration.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with project delivery, engineering, commercial and operations teams.
• Expertise in total cost of ownership, lifecycle cost and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle across major data centre projects, from sourcing to post-award administration.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies for electrical infrastructure, mechanical plant, controls and long-lead equipment.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs, clarify tender queries, evaluate bids and document commercial analysis.
• Lead supplier negotiations to balance cost, quality, schedule and technical performance.
• Source and expedit e long-lead equipment; monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Build strategic relationships with suppliers, contractors and consultants; conduct reviews and improvements.
• Provide procurement insights on spend, market conditions and delivery risks for informed decisions.
• Support cost optimisation and lifecycle cost considerations across key packages.
• Maintain governance, documentation, approvals and alignment with procurement standards.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Supply chain

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial analytics

Cost optimisation

Job description

About Goodman

At Goodman, your career is more than just a job - it's about growth, innovation, and making a lasting impact. Whether you're building your career in property, data centres, finance, legal, or beyond, we value diverse perspectives and seek individuals who are passionate about driving our business forward.

As providers of essential infrastructure for the digital economy, Goodman has been developing its data centre capability since 2005. Since then, we have grown to become a large owner of powered sites globally. Our global power bank of 5.0GW includes completed facilities, secured power and potential data centre projects across 13 major international cities. This has been built up over time through our expertise in securing land, planning and power in highly sought after locations in major global cities.

As our data centre platform continues to grow, we are looking for a Procurement Manager to support the delivery of critical projects through strong commercial discipline, supplier engagement and end-to-end procurement execution.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement - Data Centres, this role will manage procurement activity across major data centre projects, covering long-lead equipment, specialist systems, supplier negotiations, contract placement and delivery risk. It is a hands-on role with real influence over cost, schedule, quality and supply chain outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle across major data centre projects, from sourcing strategy, supplier prequalification and tender preparation through to commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award administration.
• Develop and execute procurement and category strategies for critical data centre packages, including electrical infrastructure, mechanical plant, controls, BMS/EPMS, specialist systems and other long-lead equipment.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender clarifications, bid evaluations and recommendation papers, ensuring clear commercial analysis and alignment with project, technical and governance requirements.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure strong commercial outcomes while balancing cost, quality, programme, technical performance, risk allocation and long-term operational requirements.
• Source, track and expedite long-lead equipment and critical materials, working closely with project delivery, engineering, design and operations teams to protect programme certainty.
• Build and manage strategic supplier, contractor and consultant relationships, including supplier performance reviews, issue resolution, market engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide procurement insight on spend, market conditions, supply chain constraints, cost movements and delivery risks to support informed decision-making across the data centre portfolio.
• Support cost optimisation, total cost of ownership analysis, lifecycle cost considerations, value engineering and identification of commercial opportunities across key packages.
• Maintain strong procurement governance, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals, reporting, compliance with delegation requirements and alignment with Goodman's procurement standards.

What you'll bring

• Significant procurement, contract management and supply chain experience gained in complex project environments such as data centres, large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities or critical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement for major CAPEX projects, including supplier prequalification, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award administration.
• Strong exposure to technical procurement packages such as electrical infrastructure, mechanical plant, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, controls, BMS/EPMS or other specialist building services equipment.
• Experience sourcing and expediting long-lead equipment, managing supplier performance and mitigating supply chain risks in schedule-driven project environments.
• Confidence working with technical stakeholders across project delivery, engineering, design, commercial, construction and operations teams.
• Commercial strength across total cost of ownership, lifecycle cost, value engineering, contract terms, procurement governance and supplier market analysis.
• A practical, collaborative style and the judgement to balance cost, quality, risk, programme and long-term operational outcomes.

The Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Study assistance for postgraduate and undergraduate courses
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Eligibility to participate in Goodman's share scheme
• Wellness program that focuses on the health and wellbeing, including exercise classes, meditation, yoga, social events, exclusive discounts, cooking classes, financial wellbeing seminars and more.

About Goodman

Goodman is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centres in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy.

We're a collaborative team with a shared vision to make the world a better place for our customers, our investors, our people, and the communities we operate in. We value innovation, integrity, determination, and sustainability, and our purpose is simple: to make space for greatness in everything we do.

Goodman encourages innovation at every level. We seek individuals who are eager to challenge conventional thinking, drive change, and develop new ideas that contribute to a sustainable and successful business. Your creativity and forward-thinking approach can make a tangible difference today and long into the future.