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Procurement Manager

  1. Netherlands, Amsterdam
Amsterdam
  1. Permanent
Competitive
  1. Data Centres
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Procurement Manager - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Permanent Contract 

QCS staffing are partnered with one of the world’s top AI infrastructure companies. As an organisation, our client are leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They create the tools and resources for their customers requirement to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams.

To support our client’s continued growth, they are currently looking to hire a Procurement Manager within engineering and equipment, to support their project in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities:
  • Managing multiple procurement projects at one time
  • Formulating requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations; coordinating development of technical specifications
  • Administering and leading cross-functional teams through the competitive bidding process
  • Directing supplier negotiations and selecting suppliers in accordance with company policies
  • Collaborating with the construction management department to interpret schedules and synchronise the purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies, and furnishings to support scheduled work
  • Strategically sourcing equipment and services using a variety of methods to ensure uninterrupted supply
  • Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on their ability to deliver goods/services and meet budgetary expectations
  • Negotiating construction contracts to minimise operational, legal, and financial risks, in collaboration with internal and external legal counsel as needed
  • Tracking material/service costs and supplier performance using approved metrics and tools
  • Analysing trends and making sourcing decisions accordingly
  • Maintaining regular contact with suppliers
  • Leading and/or participating in meetings with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure understanding of requirements and expectations
  • Performing work according to departmental KPI goals
  • Performing other duties as may be assigned
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field
  • Requires extensive experience in heavy construction, data centre infrastructure, utility-scale procurement, or mission-critical environments
  • Experience sourcing equipment from global OEMs, working with factory acceptance testing (FAT), and managing long-lead procurement cycles
  • Familiarity with European procurement regulations and cross-border logistic
If this role is of interest to you, please apply now!

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