Procurement Manager (Data Centres - Client Side)

Thor Companies

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Amsterdam seeks a Principal Consultant & Team Leader for EMEA - Mission Critical Projects. The role involves optimizing procurement processes for data center projects, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with quality specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in supplier management and contract negotiations, alongside a strong technical background in procurement strategy and execution.

Qualifications

Experience managing procurement processes for construction or data center projects.
Strong negotiation skills and proven supplier management experience.
Ability to manage risks in supply chain effectively.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
Oversee quality assurance for all purchased products.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Inventory Management

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's in Procurement, Business Management, or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Principal Consultant & Team Leader EMEA - Mission Critical Projects

Job Title:

Department:

Procurement

Location:

Work scope area: Europe

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Description:

As a Procurement Manager for Data Center projects under development, you are responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement process for the development, construction and installation of data centers projects (greenfield, brownfield or renovation / transformation). You will work closely with development managers, engineers, project managers, contractors and suppliers to ensure that all services, equipment, materials and works will be contracted and delivered on time, within budget and according to the required specifications. You play a crucial role in delivering projects that meet the highest technical and quality standards within our ICT infrastructure and data center portfolio. Further you play a crucial role in the procurement strategy and execution for the Operations team, where many contracts can be improved by for example a European contract approach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company’s goals and project requirements.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and subcontractors. Maintain strong relationships and negotiate contracts and terms.

• Price and Contract Negotiations: Conduct negotiations and realizing contracts to secure lowest (life cycle) costs and favorable terms, focusing on timely delivery, quality assurance, risk mitigation, clarification of liabilities and risks.

• Contract Management: manage all existing contracts in cooperation with the project & Ops teams as well as our legal team. This includes an active role in managing the international framework contracts with OEM’s / equipment suppliers.

• Risk Management: Assess and manage risks in the supply chain, such as delivery delays, payment schemes, delivery dates in relation to penalties, price fluctuations and contractual obligations.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory to ensure that sufficient materials are always available for project needs without excessive stock.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all purchased products and services meet the project's technical specifications and quality standards.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Business Development
Industries
Construction

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