OFCI / Procurement Manager (m/f/d) - Data Centre Construction

Overview

We are a global construction consultancy delivering trusted strategic advisory services and management support to some of the world’s most powerful and prestigious companies. Our German team of highly skilled experts work in exciting, innovative sectors, delivering major projects that have a meaningful impact in the advancement of new technologies, improving healthcare services, and contributing to the development of a more sustainable built environment. With rapid growth plans underway across Europe, we have German offices in Frankfurt and Berlin.

We are actively recruiting a team of professional, driven experts to join Linesight and help us deliver outstanding projects for our clients. Frankfurt has established itself as one of the biggest data centre hubs in Europe, offering excellent connectivity for hyperscale and colocation data centre providers, and is continuing to attract major global investment.

In this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Be the lead contact for the Data Centre procurement team and act as a strategic partner in all areas of OFCI supply chain management, assessing progress and ensuring on time deliveries
• Implement and monitor key project processes, partnering with DC to make improvements and revisions, as well as project procedures and use reasonable endeavours to ensure that this procedure is always observed
• Be responsible for overseeing contract arrangements with the supply chain, mandating vendors to submit individual Quality Management Plans and monitor/audit quality assurance throughout the project stages
• Establish a robust Chain of Custody process with the OFCI Vendors, GC and Client to ensure that the all risks are considered and covered
• Support an OFCI vendor managed inventory program and administer call-off contracts for new projects or phases
• Coordinate technical submissions from the supply chain and ensure they are compliant with the DC specifications
• Partner with the supply chain to identify project risks and proactively manage these risks throughout the project
• Identify issues proactively and work with the team to resolve effectively
• Review variations within the supply chain and adjust the contractual agreements as required
• Coordinate with the Data Centre team, consultant team, equipment vendors and general contractor on all closeout activities, including the schedule and partner engagement
• Assist in completing the handover plan, ensuring documentation is completed and expectations are met on time and with quality
• Establish a supplier relationship management system and drive KPIs and quarterly performance reviews

We would love to hear from you if you:

Qualifications

• Have experience in a similar procurement and supply chain management role within the Data Centre construction industry
• Have a degree in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing, German language would be desirable
• Have an understanding ofGerman construction contract law
• Are detail orientated and quality focused
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Project Management

Our teams of program and project managers deliver success globally through strategic planning and stringent controls. Whether you have extensive experience or are at the early stages of your career in program or project management, we offer the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative buildings and facilities with world-leading clients. Play a central role in these projects as part of our dynamic team. We recognise the value that each team member can bring to the table, and we offer a range of supports, learning pathways and structured career planning cycles to ensure that every individual has the best opportunity to excel and further develop, regardless of the stage of your career you join us at.

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world-class projects.”

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy firm. It really stands out from other companies I have worked for in many regards, particularly in terms of the consistent support from managers and colleagues.”

Project Manager

“In a growing organisation the opportunity presented is not only to travel, but to grow both professionally and personally. By taking that first step to relocate, you are showing initiative, a willingness to bring your experience to help leadership teams grow Linesight’s presence in new regions, countries and cities.”

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”