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Procurement Manager

Job Description

Freelance Procurement Manager | Data Centre Construction | Germany

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I'm currently working with a leading data centre developer involved in some of Germany's largest hyperscale developments. Due to continued growth, we are looking to speak with experienced Procurement Managers seeking a more strategic role with greater project-wide influence and team leadership responsibility.

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Industry: Data Centre Construction

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Location: Germany

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Duration: Long-Term Opportunity

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Start Date: ASAP

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Rate: DOE

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: English (German desirable)

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Lead procurement activities across major data centre construction projects, managing supplier and subcontractor relationships from tender through to award.
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  • Provide commercial oversight across multiple work packages, maintaining a helicopter view of project delivery and supporting key project decisions.
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  • Manage and develop procurement teams whilst coordinating with construction, commercial, engineering, and project management stakeholders.
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  • Drive procurement strategy, contract negotiations, cost optimisation initiatives, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
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  • Support project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and handover phases.
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Essential:

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  • Extensive experience as a Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, or similar role within the construction sector.
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  • Strong understanding of procurement, contracts, commercial management, and cost control on large-scale construction projects.
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  • Previous experience leading procurement teams and managing key stakeholder relationships.
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  • Proven track record working with major contractors, developers, or EPC organisations.
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  • Fluent German and English.
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Desirable:

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  • Experience on hyperscale data centre, mission-critical, infrastructure, energy, or industrial construction projects.
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  • Exposure to HV infrastructure, MEP systems, commissioning activities, and multi-contractor environments.
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  • Experience working on projects exceeding €500m in value.
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  • Degree qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
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If this sounds like a role that would be of interest, please apply or send your CV to jonathan.bentley@g2recruitment.com