Procurement Manager - Data Centres

Manage the full procurement lifecycle across major data centre projects, from sourcing strategy, supplier prequalification and tender preparation through to commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award administration.

Develop and execute procurement and category strategies for critical data centre packages, including electrical infrastructure, mechanical plant, controls, BMS/EPMS, specialist systems and other long-lead equipment.

Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tender clarifications, bid evaluations and recommendation papers, ensuring clear commercial analysis and alignment with project, technical and governance requirements.

Lead supplier negotiations to secure strong commercial outcomes while balancing cost, quality, programme, technical performance, risk allocation and long-term operational requirements.

Source, track and expedite long-lead equipment and critical materials, working closely with project delivery, engineering, design and operations teams to protect programme certainty.

Build and manage strategic supplier, contractor and consultant relationships, including supplier performance reviews, issue resolution, market engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide procurement insight on spend, market conditions, supply chain constraints, cost movements and delivery risks to support informed decision-making across the data centre portfolio.

Support cost optimisation, total cost of ownership analysis, lifecycle cost considerations, value engineering and identification of commercial opportunities across key packages.

Maintain strong procurement governance, ensuring accurate documentation, approvals, reporting, compliance with delegation requirements and alignment with Goodman’s procurement standards.

Significant procurement, contract management and supply chain experience gained in complex project environments such as data centres, large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy, utilities or critical facilities.

Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement for major CAPEX projects, including supplier prequalification, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract award and post-award administration.