Senior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

Senior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy for large data center construction projects. The role is responsible for procurement governance, package strategy, long-lead equipment, subcontract tendering, supplier risk, commercial alignment, and support to project delivery.
Leadership of project procurement strategy and procurement governance
Development of the package procurement plan with commercial, technical, planning, and project teams
Management of procurement for major subcontract packages and long-lead equipment
Leadership of supplier engagement, tender strategy, negotiation, and recommendation for award
Coordination of procurement risk management for programme-critical packages
Management of procurement reporting, approval routes, tender audit trail, and supplier performance monitoring
Collaboration with Legal and Commercial teams on terms, risk allocation, and contract conditions
Support of value engineering, alternative sourcing, and supplier diversification
Escalation of procurement issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, commissioning, or handover
Mentoring of Procurement Managers, Buyers, and Procurement Specialists

Degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years' procurement experience in construction or engineering projects
Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, or MEP-heavy projects strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, long-lead equipment, supplier risk, and negotiation
Experience with MEP packages such as switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, transformers, or BMS desirable
Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract risk
CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification desirable
Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous

Happiness - Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects
Career - Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals
Extras - A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time

• Team Spirit - Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events

Job Security & Stability - A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group
Personal Development - Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements
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