Senior Buyer - Data Centre - Leeds

Falcon Green; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Green is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for a hyperscale data centre build in the Greater Leeds area. You will manage long-lead equipment packages, source subcontractors, and develop strategies to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

Ideal candidates will have proven buyer experience in construction, with data centre or M&E exposure highly desirable. Strong negotiation, supplier management and Excel skills are essential, plus willingness to travel across UK project

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within the construction industry.
• Experience on data centre, M&E or other complex construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Experience sourcing construction materials, equipment and subcontractor packages.
• Understanding of long-lead items and construction project programmes.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.
• MCIPS or a relevant procurement qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and long lead equipment packages for UK data centre construction projects.
• Develop procurement strategies to achieve cost savings, quality and programme requirements.
• Lead tendering, quotation analysis, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Source and manage suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• Procure key M&E packages, including generators, UPS systems, switchgear and cooling equipment.
• Monitor lead times and procurement schedules, managing risks to project delivery.
• Work closely with site team to meet project requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with project specifications and company procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Falcon Green have partnered with an international general contractor in their search for a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing activity on a new hyperscale data centre build in the Greater Leeds area.

This contractor are widely recognized as one of the biggest general contractors delivering data centre infrastructure in Europe and boast a very strong pipeline across the continent with some of the industry's biggest developers.

In terms of experience, someone coming from a data centre background is advantageous however candidates from other mission critical sectors will be considered. Organisational ability, proven track record and in depth knowledge of complex construction, electrical and mechanical packages.

You will be working for a market leading contractor that operates a diverse business model and demands modern health and safety and employee engagement practises.

Duties:

• * Manage procurement of materials and long lead equipment packages for UK data centre construction projects.
• * Develop procurement strategies to achieve cost savings, quality and programme requirements.
• * Lead tendering, quotation analysis, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• * Source and manage suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring competitive pricing and reliable delivery.
• * Procure key M&E packages, including generators, UPS systems, switchgear and cooling equipment.
• * Monitor lead times and procurement schedules, managing risks to project delivery.
• * Work closely with site team to meet project requirements.
• * Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
• * Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with project specifications and company procedures.

Requirements:

• * Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Buyer within the construction industry.
• * Experience working on data centre, M&E or other complex construction projects is highly desirable.
• * Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• * Experience sourcing construction materials, equipment and subcontractor packages.
• * Understanding of long-lead items and construction project programmes.
• * Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• * Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and procurement systems.
• * MCIPS or a relevant procurement qualification is desirable.
• * Willingness to travel to UK project sites as required.