Senior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR Deutschland GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual training and development opportunities

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Membership in a collaborative team

Job summary

PORR Deutschland GmbH is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager in Berlin to lead the procurement strategy for large data center construction projects. The role involves ensuring procurement governance, managing long-lead equipment, and overseeing supplier engagement and tender strategy.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of procurement experience, particularly in construction or engineering. The position offers benefits such as career development opportunities, health initiatives, and strong team cohesion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years procurement experience in construction or engineering projects.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or MEP-heavy projects strongly preferred.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract risk.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of project procurement strategy and governance.
• Development of package procurement plan with teams.
• Management of procurement for subcontract packages and long-lead equipment.

Skills

Leadership of procurement strategy

Negotiation skills

Supplier risk management

Fluency in English

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in procurement, supply chain, or related discipline

CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Job description

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy for large data center construction projects. The role is responsible for procurement governance, package strategy, long‑lead equipment, subcontract tendering, supplier risk, commercial alignment, and support to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of project procurement strategy and procurement governance
• Development of the package procurement plan with commercial, technical, planning, and project teams
• Management of procurement for major subcontract packages and long‑lead equipment
• Leadership of supplier engagement, tender strategy, negotiation, and recommendation for award
• Coordination of procurement risk management for programme‑critical packages
• Management of procurement reporting, approval routes, tender audit trail, and supplier performance monitoring
• Collaboration with Legal and Commercial teams on terms, risk allocation, and contract conditions
• Support of value engineering, alternative sourcing, and supplier diversification
• Escalation of procurement issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, commissioning, or handover
• Mentoring of Procurement Managers, Buyers, and Procurement Specialists

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years procurement experience in construction or engineering projects
• Experience in data center, mission‑critical, industrial, energy, or MEP‑heavy projects strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, long‑lead equipment, supplier risk, and negotiation
• Experience with MEP packages such as switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, transformers, or BMS desirable
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract risk
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification desirable
• Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Benefits

• Happiness – Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
• Career – Individual training and development opportunities to support long‑term professional goals
• Extras – A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time
• Health – Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+
• Team Spirit – Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events
• Job Security & Stability – A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well‑established construction group
• Personal Development – Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements