Procurement Manager

Start Campus; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading data center service provider in Lisbon is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in data centers. This role includes managing procurement costs and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Join a company committed to innovation and professional growth.

Serviços

Impactful work at Europe's largest data center

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in data centers or industrial infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation and analytical experience.
• Proven contract management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Define procurement strategy and lead procurement teams.
• Track and report on procurement costs.

Conhecimentos

Vendor coordination

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Contract management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the job

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic professional with a strong understanding of supply chain management in a highly technical environment. The ideal candidate excels in vendor coordination and ensures compliance with internal policies, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Manage the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle: request, review, selection, negotiation, ordering, delivery, and post-delivery evaluation.
• Define the procurement strategy for construction projects aligned to the business needs and lead the procurement teams responsible for its procurement.
• Lead procurement planning in collaboration with construction, operations, engineering, IT, and finance departments.
• Oversee procurement categories including MEP systems, IT hardware, construction services, software, and facilities equipment.
• Maintain and expand a qualified supplier database tailored to the needs of a data center business.
• Define and manage templates for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and bid analysis reports.
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements to optimize value and manage risk.
• Monitor vendor performance and coordinate periodic reviews and audits.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier terms.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX budgeting by aligning procurement forecasts with project pipelines.
• Ensure timely procurement to align with data center construction milestones and commissioning schedules.

Cost Control

• Track, manage, and report on procurement costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with finance and project management teams to identify and mitigate cost overruns.
• Implement systems and processes to continuously improve cost transparency, tracking, and accountability.
• Conduct variance analysis between forecasted and actual spend and drive corrective actions where necessary.

Systems & Documentation

• Utilize procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) to track and manage workflows.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, invoices, and vendor correspondence.
• Ensure alignment with ISO standards and internal controls for auditing and compliance.

Risk, Sustainability & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with legal, ethical, and sustainability standards in procurement activities.
• Support ESG and sustainability objectives by sourcing environmentally responsible and energy-efficient products.
• Manage procurement-related risks, especially those linked to supply chain disruptions or single-source dependencies.

Key Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in data centers, industrial infrastructure or mission-critical environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and contract management proven experience.

Preferred

• Experience with procurement and ERP tools.
• CIPS, PMP or similar professional certification.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, ISO 20400).
• Working knowledge of Uptime Institute or similar data center standards is a plus.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to business development.
• Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a fast-paced, client-centric environment.
• Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence.

About Us

At Start Campus, we provide mission-critical data center services that power businesses globally. We\'re customer-centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.

If you are passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a tech-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

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