Technical Procurement Specialist

CDC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

CDC Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist to support end-to-end engagement for major equipment and services across our developments. You will ensure quality, reliability and scalability while securing optimal commercial terms to meet business objectives.

This role covers planning for new builds, aligning requirements with timelines, coordinating suppliers, and managing procurement from design to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts and supply agreements for services and equipment.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve issues across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong client relationships and delivery focus.
• Advanced Excel for costs, schedules, and procurement data.

Responsibilities

• Support planning for new builds and service requirements with capacity input.
• Align service and equipment with project timelines and procurement processes.
• Provide technical and commercial insight for proposals and supplier engagement.
• Manage procurement and engagement of service providers and report progress.
• Coordinate logistics, compliance, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Conduct onsite checks and assist with scope clarification, estimating, and invoicing.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Procurement

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Oversee equipment planning, procurement, and delivery for major data centre builds
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to optimise construction outcomes
• Open to candidates from a mechanical, electrical, or ICT/OT discipline
• Role location flexible - Melbourne or Sydney base, from our CBD offices or Western Suburbs campuses!

• Oversee equipment planning, procurement, and delivery for major data centre builds
• Work closely with engineers, contractors, and suppliers to optimise construction outcomes
• Open to candidates from a mechanical, electrical, or ICT/OT discipline
• Role location flexible - Melbourne or Sydney base, from our CBD offices or Western Suburbs campuses!

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand's leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The Technical Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the end‑to‑end engagement of major equipment and associated services for CDC Developments. This role ensures the provision of services and equipment that meet high standards of quality, reliability, and operational scalability, while securing optimal commercial terms to achieve business objectives.

Other responsibilities include:

• Support planning activities for new builds and service requirements by providing input on capacity, scope, and delivery needs
• Align service and equipment requirements with project timelines, milestones, and procurement processes from design through to commissioning
• Provide technical and commercial insight for proposals, supplier engagement, and overall services coordination
• Manage procurement and engagement of service providers, maintain progress, mitigate risks, and report on service delivery status
• Conduct onsite checks and assist with scope clarification, estimating, and invoicing to support accurate and timely project delivery
• Coordinate logistics, compliance activities, and continuous improvement across all phases of service and project execution

Requirements

This role would be suitable for someone with strong commercial and technical understanding across construction, industrial facilities, or large‑scale services environments. We are open to candidates from a mechanical, electrical, or ICT/OT background, that are looking to further their career within the procurement field.

• Experienced in managing contracts, technical scopes, and supply agreements for services and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve issues across diverse engineering, construction, and supplier stakeholders
• Capable of maintaining strong client relationships and supporting delivery outcomes that meet satisfaction and performance targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills for analysing costs, schedules, and procurement data

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

Benefits

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career.
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice.
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• CDC Social Events - CDC's offers staff and their family's inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings