Senior Procurement Manager - Construction (Nordic Data Centers)

Level Recruitment AB; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking a Project Procurement Manager - Construction to drive end-to-end procurement for major data center projects in Norway and the Nordics. You will lead tender processes, contract negotiations and supplier evaluations, collaborating with general contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires a strong background in construction procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English. You will report to the Director of Procurement and work from Oslo, Norway.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Law or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management, preferably in construction, infrastructure or data center environments.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with General Contractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards and contractual frameworks.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of FIDIC or similar construction standards and experience from large-scale construction, infrastructure or data center projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end RFQ/RFP processes for construction packages.
• Preparing and issuing tender documentation, managing clarifications and evaluating bids.
• Conducting contract negotiations with General Contractors and key suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with local legislation, company policies and procurement procedures.
• Ensuring contractors and projects have the correct insurance coverage.
• Supporting pre-construction activities, including land development and site preparation.
• Conducting site visits with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Providing regular updates to sourcing, engineering and construction teams.
• Contributing to standardized templates, workflows and reporting for procurement and contract management.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiations

RFQ/RFP

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering

Business Administration

Law

Job description

atNorth is seeking a Project Procurement Manager - Construction to drive end-to-end procurement for major data center projects in Norway and the Nordics. You will lead tender processes, contract negotiations and supplier evaluations, collaborating with general contractors, suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires a strong background in construction procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and fluency in English. You will report to the Director of Procurement and work from Oslo, Norway.