Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA GmbH is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist – Construction Services to lead strategic procurement for data centre construction across the EMEA region. You will own end-to-end processes, including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance management.

You will collaborate with Design engineering, Construction Execution, and Legal to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined, aligned with budgets, and delivered to

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement for data centre construction projects.
• Advanced experience in services procurement (Architect/Engineering Design, General Contractors, project management, cost management).
• Experience with cost-benefit analysis and vendor evaluation based on price, quality, and availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for data centre construction projects, incl. supplier selection, RFP/RFQ, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Design engineering, Construction Execution, and Legal to define and meet procurement requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, cost competitiveness, and contractual compliance.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement for data centres

Services procurement

Cost-benefit analysis

Vendor negotiation

Quality standards knowledge

Procurement systems (PO)

Documentation & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant field

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA GmbH is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist – Construction Services to lead strategic procurement for data centre construction across the EMEA region. You will own end-to-end processes, including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance management.

You will collaborate with Design engineering, Construction Execution, and Legal to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined, aligned with budgets, and delivered to