Site-Based Construction Purchasing Manager – Data Centre

Vallum Associates; Seinäjoen seutukunta; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single Accommodation provided

Company shared car pool

Job summary

Vallum Associates seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a growing construction team delivering a major hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland. You will own purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and develop procurement strategies to support timely delivery.

The role requires coordinating with project management, engineering and commercial teams to align procurement with schedules and budgets, evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and improving procurement

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily procurement and purchasing activities across the project.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for cost-effective procurement.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, terms and delivery schedules.
• Maintain strong supplier, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability and capability.
• Manage tendering, RFQs, supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Ensure procurement documentation and records are accurate.
• Improve procurement procedures, systems and processes.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction and commercial teams.
• Prepare cost estimates, monitor expenditure and support budget management.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Budgeting

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vallum Associates seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to join a growing construction team delivering a major hyperscale Data Centre project in Finland. You will own purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and develop procurement strategies to support timely delivery.

The role requires coordinating with project management, engineering and commercial teams to align procurement with schedules and budgets, evaluating suppliers, negotiating terms, and improving procurement