Cost and Procurement Manager - Data Centers

ZeroOne; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Mentorship from founders

Professional certification support

Travel to client sites in Europe

Job summary

ZeroOne is seeking a procurement and cost control professional to manage RFPs, contract administration, and cost reporting for large-scale Data Centre projects across Europe. The role involves direct collaboration with client teams, suppliers, and engineering disciplines, with travel to European sites as required.

Ideal candidates will have 2–8 years of experience in procurement/co st control roles, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Excel and procurement systems like SAP/Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Engineering, or related field required.
• 2–8 years in procurement coordination, cost control, contract administration, or supply chain on large-scale projects.
• Proficient in MS Excel; experience with SAP/Oracle procurement systems.
• Knowledge of CostX or CATO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, and manage RFPs to suppliers and contractors.
• Draft and review contracts using client templates; track changes for AE/EoR compliance.
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and budgets; monitor forecasts vs actuals.
• Coordinate between client teams, suppliers, engineering, and project management; ensure timely documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

SAP/Oracle

CostX

CATO

Job description

Managing procurement and cost control activities for large-scale Data Centre projects, including RFP and bid processes, contract administration, and change management, ensuring compliance with client standards and governance. The level of ownership you take on — from supporting a Lead Procurement & Cost Manager to independently managing procurement and cost control across a project — will scale with your experience.

Location

Remote or Hybrid with travel to European client sites as required. Locations include Dublin, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Nordics.

Key Responsibilities

RFP & Bid Management

• Prepare, issue, and manage Requests for Proposal (RFP) to suppliers and contractors.
• Collect, organise, and evaluate bid responses; negotiate terms to achieve cost efficiency and quality standards.

Contract Administration & Management

• Maintain contract templates and ensure accurate documentation; draft and review contracts using client-provided templates as scope grows.
• Track change orders and maintain records for AE/EoR compliance and sign-off.
• Apply working knowledge of standard forms of construction contract (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT).

Cost Management & Reporting

• Support and, with experience, lead cost reporting and budget tracking, including forecasts and actuals.
• Prepare cost reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards for financial analysis and senior stakeholders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and help mitigate financial risk.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Schedule meetings and maintain communication between client teams, suppliers, engineering, project management, and AE/EoR firms.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of technical and financial documents.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–8 years' experience in procurement coordination, cost control, contract administration, or supply chain roles; experience on large-scale construction or data centre projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills, with contract drafting capability expected to develop with experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and procurement systems (SAP/Oracle); familiarity with cost management platforms (e.g., CostX, CATO) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure and compliance standards is a plus.
• Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union and be able to provide evidence of their work authorization if requested.

Preferred Certifications

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), Level 3–6 depending on experience.
• MRICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), held or working towards chartered status.
• PMP or Prince2 (Foundation through Practitioner) for project management exposure.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be competitive and will be set in line with the successful candidate's level of experience, reflecting current market benchmarks for specialist data centre engineering talent in Europe.

• Pension contribution
• Direct mentorship from ZeroOne's founding Directors
• Structured support toward relevant professional certification (e.g., Chartered Engineer, MRICS, PMP/Prince2, CIPS)
• Travel and expenses covered for client-site visits across Europe

About ZeroOne

ZeroOne is a specialist MEP Design Solutions Company focused exclusively on the European Data Centre sector. Founded by industry leaders who have collectively delivered over 2GW of Data Centre capacity across the EMEA region, we combine deep technical expertise with an agile, client-focused approach. We are headquartered in Dublin and have a simple mission: to be the benchmark and most trusted name in MEP Design Solutions in the European Data Centre industry by delivering exceptional, sustainable, and highly efficient designs.

Our innovative Core & Flex delivery model combines a highly experienced Ireland-based core team with a scalable network of specialist engineering professionals across the industry. This approach allows us to deliver technical excellence, remain responsive to client needs, and support some of the industry's most demanding projects.

At ZeroOne, we are building a culture centred on Technical Excellence, Agility, Client Partnership, and One Team Collaboration, creating an environment where talented engineers can make a real impact.

Why Join ZeroOne?

1. Learn from Industry Leaders

Work directly with founding directors who have delivered some of the largest and most complex data centre projects across Europe. Gain hands‑on mentorship and accelerate your professional development.

2. Shape the Future of a Growing Business

Join at an exciting stage of our journey and play a meaningful role in building a next-generation consultancy. Your ideas, expertise, and contributions will directly influence our success.

3. Work on Market-Leading Data Centre Projects

Support the delivery of cutting‑edge projects for major colocation and hyperscale clients across Europe, helping to shape the digital infrastructure of tomorrow.

4. Enjoy Genuine Flexibility with Competitive Remuneration

Our business is designed around modern working practices, offering a flexible hybrid model that promotes autonomy, collaboration, and work‑life balance.

5. Be Part of a High-Performance, People-First Culture

Join a team that values trust, accountability, inclusion, and teamwork. We celebrate individual contributions, support personal growth, and succeed together as one team.