About The Opportunity
JDL Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, investor-backed hyperscale data centre developer as they look to expand their team with a Head of Procurement in London.
This is a permanent role based in central London, working hybrid with travel across EMEA as required. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you’ll set up and lead procurement for development and construction across multiple European data centre campuses.
Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement across development, construction and infrastructure projects within a growing European portfolio
- Build the procurement function, including processes, governance and reporting that can scale with the business
- Manage sourcing, tendering and supplier selection for contractors, consultants, equipment, materials and services
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, framework agreements and supplier contracts
- Plan procurement around programme schedules and critical milestones, working closely with project teams
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and service providers across EMEA
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality standards and contractual compliance
- Support budgeting, cost control, forecasting and procurement reporting alongside Finance
- Identify supply chain risks and put mitigation strategies in place
- Work closely with Development, Construction, Power, PMO, Finance, Legal and Operations teams
Requirements:
- 8 to 10+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, commercial or supply chain roles within data centre development or construction
- Quantity surveying or cost management background preferred (MRICS or MCIPS desirable)
- Proven experience procuring large-scale or multi-site programmes, including construction packages, MEP equipment and technical services
- Strong commercial negotiation, contract management and supplier management skills
- Experience building or scaling a function, ideally in a fast-paced, investor-backed environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and commercial teams
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and reporting accuracy
- Willing to travel across EMEA as required
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