Procurement Manager

About this opportunity

As a part of the Procurement team assigned to the data centre construction project, you will support a full range of related services.

• Services and OFCI equipment procurement & contracting strategy development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Development of pricing mechanisms
• Optioning and cost benefit analysis
• Cost forecasting
• Preparing contract documents and drafting terms and conditions
• Collating invitation to tender packages
• Development of selection and evaluation criteria
• Managing tender clarifications / returns and down selection process
• Negotiation and award of contracts
• Oversight of subcontracting arrangements and procurement planning
• Business case and stakeholder management support
• Contract oversight
• Ensure contract compliance and oversee assurance process
• Draft and issue project correspondence on behalf of the client
• Contract management
• Claims preparation and assessment
• Change control and variation management
• Subcontracting strategy, oversight & approvals
• Pro-active commercial risk management
• Lead Project meetings as appropriate

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

About You

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Cost, Supply Chain,and Commercial Management - ideally both pre- and post- contract.
• Experience in construction industry. Direct experience in data center construction is a plus.
• Previous experience of providing sourcing, procurement and contracts management support to large scale construction programs and projects.
• Knowledge of international construction industry standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or technical education in construction-related field

About Us

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility
  
  

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.