Strategic Purchasing Lead – Data Center Projects

CTS Group; Seinäjoki; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an experienced project Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing activities on our data center construction site in Seinäjoki, Finland. You will ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, while building strong supplier relationships and supporting project delivery across the organization.

You will manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in business or related field and strong knowledge of inventory & supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing or supplier management is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing systems is expected.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Finnish are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement and purchasing activities on the data center site.
• Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, reliability, and availability.
• Maintain supplier databases and procurement records.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

MS Office

Stakeholder management

English & Finnish

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

CTS Group is seeking an experienced project Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing activities on our data center construction site in Seinäjoki, Finland. You will ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services at optimal cost, while building strong supplier relationships and supporting project delivery across the organization.

You will manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times.