Procurement Manager

Job Description

Procurement Manager

Location: London, UK (with involvement in a major Data Centre project in Norway)

Salary: £80k - £100k + package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction consultancy delivering complex capital projects across Europe, with a strong focus on the fast-growing data centre sector. They are recognised for their commercial and procurement expertise and work with some of the world’s largest technology organisations to deliver mission-critical infrastructure.

Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their London office, supporting the delivery of a major data centre development in Norway. This role will take ownership of the procurement strategy across multiple project phases, including pre-planning, LLE/OFCI procurement, and construction/contractor procurement.

This is a key position within the project team, responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing tender processes, and ensuring that all procurement activities align with project timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Manage Pre-Planning procurement, including early contractor and consultant engagement
• Lead LLE (Long Lead Equipment) and OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) procurement packages
• Manage procurement of construction contractors and key subcontract packages
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, RFPs, and evaluation processes
• Conduct commercial negotiations and contract awards with suppliers and contractors
• Work closely with project management, commercial, and technical teams to align procurement with project delivery
• Monitor market conditions and supplier performance to mitigate project risk
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project governance and client requirements
• Provide regular procurement reporting to internal and client stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement within construction, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects
• Experience working on data centre projects or other complex large-scale developments is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction procurement strategies and contract management
• Experience managing LLE/OFCI procurement packages
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in international project environments is beneficia