Technical Buyer

Advannor; Matosinhos; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advannor is seeking a Technical Buyer to support data center construction projects by sourcing critical equipment, evaluating suppliers, and managing purchases from scope to delivery. You will work with engineering, project management, finance and logistics to ensure competitive sourcing and timely handoffs.

You are practical, organized, able to move fast while maintaining control of details, negotiating terms, and coordinating supplier onboarding and PO creation in NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain, ideally in construction, manufacturing or industrial projects
• Hands-on experience issuing RFQs, preparing bid comparisons and negotiating commercial terms
• Ability to manage several packages, suppliers and deadlines at the same time
• Strong attention to detail on specifications, quantities, pricing, lead times and documentation
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams, who escalates risks early
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools
• Fluent English, spoken and written
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping and customs terms

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement packages from approved scope through vendor award, purchase order and handoff to Logistics
• Issue RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, and source and qualify suppliers to keep competitive coverage
• Prepare clear bid comparisons covering price, freight, lead time, payment terms, warranty and deviations
• Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority, escalating where needed
• Confirm Engineering has signed off technical compliance before recommending an award
• Prepare approval packages and create purchase orders in the ERP (NetSuite)
• Coordinate vendor onboarding and obtain supplier acknowledgement of each purchase order
• Track production milestones and delivery dates, and escalated delays, substitutions or cost changes early
• Keep procurement trackers and files up to date and support invoice validation

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Communicator with suppliers

Project coordination

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

NetSuite

Job description

The Technical Buyer supports data center construction projects by managing the sourcing, commercial evaluation, and purchasing of critical equipment and materials. Working closely with engineering, project management, finance, and logistics, this role takes procurement packages from approved scope to purchase order and supplier handoff - ensuring every order is competitively sourced, commercially sound, and tracked through to delivery.

This is a role for a practical, organised buyer who can move fast without losing control of the details.

Why Join Us?

Work on data center construction, one of the fastest-growing segments in capital projects

Source the critical equipment that keeps data centres running - where every order has a direct impact on project schedules

Own your packages end to end, not just one step of the process

Help shape a procurement process that is being standardized as the portfolio grows

Work with engineering, project and finance teams in an international environment

Key Responsibilities

Manage assigned procurement packages from approved scope through vendor award, purchase order and handoff to Logistics

Issue RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, and source and qualify suppliers to keep competitive coverage

Prepare clear bid comparisons covering price, freight, lead time, payment terms, warranty and deviations

Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority, escalating where needed

Confirm Engineering has signed off technical compliance before recommending an award

Prepare approval packages and create purchase orders in the ERP (NetSuite)

Coordinate vendor onboarding and obtain supplier acknowledgement of each purchase order

Track production milestones and delivery dates, and escalated delays, substitutions or cost changes early

Keep procurement trackers and files up to date and support invoice validation

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

3+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain, ideally in construction, manufacturing or industrial projects

Hands-on experience issuing RFQs, preparing bid comparisons and negotiating commercial terms

Ability to manage several packages, suppliers and deadlines at the same time

Strong attention to detail on specifications, quantities, pricing, lead times and documentation

Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams, who escalates risks early

Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 tools

Fluent English, spoken and written

Preferred Skills

Experience in data center, mission-critical or large capital projects

Experience buying long-lead electrical or mechanical equipment (transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units)

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus)

Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping and customs terms

We recognize that great buyers come from a variety of backgrounds. If you don't tick every box but have solid procurement experience and enjoy owning a deal from quote to delivery, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Attractive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise

International project exposure and travel opportunities.

Professional development, technical training, and career growth pathways.

Supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.