Technical Buyer

Advannor; Portugal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advannor is seeking a Technical Buyer to support data center construction projects by sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing critical equipment and materials. You will work closely with engineering, project management, finance, and logistics to move procurement packages from scope to order and delivery.

This role requires a practical, organized buyer who can move fast without compromising on the details, with exposure to international teams and complex supply chains.

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.

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

RFQ issuance

Bid comparisons

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel

Supplier communication

Project tracking

Documentation

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Job description

We enable organisations to create value through bespoke solutions in an open, approachable way. Drawing on expertise across various engineering fields, we adapt our solutions to meet each organisation's unique needs and connect them with top talent. Our focus on responsiveness and flexibility ensures your business can thrive and reach its full potential.

About the Role

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.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're a disciplined buyer who likes to keep suppliers, numbers and deadlines under control, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver the equipment behind the next generation of data centers.