Remote Data Centre Procurement Strategist

Fortivum; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortivum, a leading AI and HPC data centre specialist, is hiring a key OFCI procurement leader to deliver multiple EU data centre campuses. This role blends procurement strategy, supplier management, and a deep understanding of data centre infrastructure.

You will work remotely from the UK or Ireland with periodic travel to EU sites, leading end-to-end RFPs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with design, construction, testing and commissioning schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centre procurement or equivalent complex infra environments.
• Strong technical understanding of data centre equipment and integration into design and construction.
• Experience running end-to-end RFPs and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop OFCI procurement strategies across electrical, mechanical and IT infrastructure.
• Lead end-to-end RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selections.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contract clauses with key suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance, escalations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Data centre procurement

RFP management

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain degree

CIPS certification

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Fortivum, a leading AI and HPC data centre specialist, is hiring a key OFCI procurement leader to deliver multiple EU data centre campuses. This role blends procurement strategy, supplier management, and a deep understanding of data centre infrastructure.

You will work remotely from the UK or Ireland with periodic travel to EU sites, leading end-to-end RFPs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring alignment with design, construction, testing and commissioning schedules.