Gesucht: Senior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction

Senior Procurement Manager (m/f/d) Data Center Construction Your Tasks PORR is expanding its data center activities and is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy for large data center construction projects. The role is responsible for procurement governance, package strategy, long-lead equipment, subcontract tendering, supplier risk, commercial alignment, and support to project delivery. Leadership of project procurement strategy and procurement governance Development of the package procurement plan with commercial, technical, planning, and project teams Management of procurement for major subcontract packages and long-lead equipment Leadership of supplier engagement, tender strategy, negotiation, and recommendation for award Coordination of procurement risk management for programme-critical packages Management of procurement reporting, approval routes, tender audit trail, and supplier performance monitoring Collaboration with Legal and Commercial teams on terms, risk allocation, and contract conditions Support of value engineering, alternative sourcing, and supplier diversification Escalation of procurement issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, commissioning, or handover Mentoring of Procurement Managers, Buyers, and Procurement Specialists Your Profile Degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, engineering, construction management, or a related discipline Minimum 10 years' procurement experience in construction or engineering projects Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, energy, or MEP-heavy projects strongly preferred Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, long-lead equipment, supplier risk, and negotiation Experience with MEP packages such as switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, transformers, or BMS desirable Good commercial awareness and understanding of contract risk CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification desirable Fluency in English; German or Polish language skills advantageous Your Benefits There are many reasons to choose a job at PORR: Happiness - Membership in a highly motivated, collaborative team working together on challenging tasks and exciting projects Career - Individual training and development opportunities to support long-term professional goals Extras - A wide range of additional benefits and discounts enhancing both everyday work and leisure time Health - Regular health initiatives and comprehensive insurance coverage through PORR CARE+ Team Spirit - Strong team cohesion through company events, networking activities, and sports events Job Security & Stability - A secure and stable position within a financially strong and well-established construction group Personal Development - Support for individual life phases, including sabbaticals and caregiving arrangements Jetzt bewerben »