About The Role
About this opportunity
Senior professional responsible for the Procurement team assigned to the data centre construction project, ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with project goals and client expectations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and implement effective procurement strategies tailored to project requirements.
Services and OFCI equipment procurement & contracting strategy development.
Development of pricing mechanisms.
Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure best value and quality.
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.
Oversee the entire procurement process, from tendering to contract award.
Ensure contract compliance and oversee assurance process.
Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks.
Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals.
Collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure procurement aligns with project goals.
As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:
Opportunities to develop and grow your career.
Employee Assistance Programme.
About You
Who we're looking for:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
Sound knowledge relating to Procurement, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre- and post- contract.
Experience managing contracts and service procurement for construction projects - data centres or other mission critical related projects.
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 and to manage teams.
Fluency in English. Portuguese is desirable.
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.
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