Head of Procurement – Data Centre Projects

Alternative Heat Ltd; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Dundalk seeks a Head of Procurement – Data Centre Projects to lead and advance our procurement function, delivering strategic sourcing, supplier value and risk management. This role partners with operations, engineering, finance and production to align procurement with project goals.

You will drive cost optimisation, negotiate high-value contracts and oversee budgets, governance and ethical sourcing across a growing portfolio of major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement function, driving high performance and best-practice processes.
• Oversee budgets, governance, compliance and ethical sourcing across projects.

Job description

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026

Department: Procurement

Location: Dundalk

Team Overview

The Procurement team is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the materials, equipment, and services required to support successful project delivery. Through strong supplier relationships, effective negotiation, and careful management of lead times, the team helps control costs and maintain project schedules. Their proactive approach ensures consistent quality, maximises value, and minimises supply chain risks across all projects

Role Overview

As Head of Procurement – Data Centre Projects, you will lead and develop our procurement function, driving strategic sourcing and commercial value across a growing portfolio of major projects. You will build strong, long term supplier relationships and lead high-value negotiations to ensure we achieve the best possible cost, quality and security of supply. Working closely with our Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Production and Finance teams, you will ensure procurement is fully aligned with project requirements and wider business objectives. You will drive initiatives focused on cost optimisation, value engineering, supply chain resilience and CI, This is a key leadership role, providing strategic procurement and commercial expertise to support the successful delivery and continued growth of the business.

Job Title | Head of Procurement – Data Centre Projects

Location | Dundalk

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to | Director of Operations

What You'll be Doing

This role is responsible for leading and developing the procurement function by driving high performance, continuous improvement, and best-practice procurement processes. It involves building and managing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring strong supplier performance to support project delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness. The position develops and executes procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, optimises costs through strategic sourcing and value engineering initiatives, and strengthens supply chain resilience through effective market analysis and risk management. Working closely with operational, commercial, engineering, finance, and logistics teams, the role ensures procurement activities support business priorities, project success, and financial targets. Additionally, it oversees procurement budgets, reporting, governance, compliance, and ethical sourcing practices while proactively managing commercial, supplier, and supply chain risks to deliver long-term value to the organisation.