Strategic Procurement Lead for Data Center Operations

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is working on a Procurement Manager opportunity within a growing data centre business, supporting its operations across Europe. This broad role involves working with teams across construction, operations, facilities, power, IT, design and professional services to deliver commercial value.

You'll lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, developing strategies that balance cost, quality and risk in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• You'll have a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, with experience negotiating contracts, managing suppliers and working with stakeholders across different business functions.
• We're particularly interested in people who can combine commercial judgement with a hands-on approach, build relationships at all levels and work independently across a changing portfolio of priorities.
• Experience in data centres, critical infrastructure, construction, facilities management or technology would be beneficial, but data centre experience isn't essential.
• We're open to candidates who can bring strong procurement fundamentals and apply them in a complex, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract awards.
• Developing procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, service, risk and business needs.
• Managing supplier relationships, contract renewals and ongoing performance.
• Working with internal teams across construction, operations, facilities, power, IT and design.
• Identifying opportunities for cost optimisation, improved supplier performance and greater commercial value.
• Supporting contract reviews, supplier onboarding, due diligence and risk management.
• Improving procurement processes, governance and reporting across the business.
• Managing a varied workload in a fast-paced, international environment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is working on a Procurement Manager opportunity within a growing data centre business, supporting its operations across Europe. This broad role involves working with teams across construction, operations, facilities, power, IT, design and professional services to deliver commercial value.

You'll lead sourcing activities, manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, developing strategies that balance cost, quality and risk in a fast-paced,