Procurement Specialist

Overview

Manage procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships for data centre/construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• contract management
• production planning
• capacity modelling
• bid analysis
• reporting

Tasks

-Assist in the procurement and contract administration of architects, engineers, general contactors and equipment vendors -Lead key meetings to monitor progress and collaborate on solving problems -Benchmark the latest industry trends and practices to keep a fresh view on the competitive landscape -Assist with the onboarding of on-site supplier teams and foster a positive supplier relationship through expert liaison with site and vendor teams -Conduct production planning and supplier capacity modelling as required -Manage contract development, finalisation, and administration with rigorous attention to detail -Ensure all documentation is well organised and accessible -Conduct prequalification and shortlisting of suppliers through bid analysis and expert negotiation of pricing, making award recommendations as required -Create and manage all requests for proposals (RFPs) , POs, change orders and invoicing -Create weekly reports and dashboards to monitor overall progress and identify any risk in the supply chain

Requirements

• 3 years
• bachelor’s
• data center
• procurement
• supply chain
• ofci rfps

What You Bring

-Have grown your experience over 3 years in a procurement and supply chain management role within a data centre or construction environment -Have a Bachelor’s degree in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline -Experience working in a data center environment -Are enthusiastic about being part of a global team, and able to flex your hours to engage across regions and time zones -Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing -Adapt to new processes with agility and enthusiasm -Have previous experience with OFCI equipment RFPs -Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

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Benefits

-Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines

About Linesight

-Founded in 1974, the firm has grown over five decades into a global consultant delivering construction and advisory services. -Acquired in 2021 by IPS (a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital), it leveraged combined strengths to accelerate global expansion. -Typical engagements include cost and schedule control on major data centres, life-sciences labs, high-tech industrial hubs, and commercial developments. -Specialist teams provide integrated program and project management to deliver complex builds on-time and within budget. -Its Scheduling Center of Excellence in Dallas reflects deep investment in global scheduling and benchmarking capabilities. -Completed the Hillsboro data centre and Oregon retrofit.

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