Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement

Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement London, Barbican
150,000

Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! A Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement opportunity is available for a commercially driven professional who can build and lead the commercial, legal and procurement capability behind large-scale AI infrastructure development.

This role offers the opportunity to create the operating model from the ground up, taking ownership of major equipment sourcing, supplier negotiations, construction contracts and commercial risk management across complex data centre development activities.

You will work across technical, commercial and delivery functions, engaging with executive stakeholders, equipment suppliers, contractors, legal partners and project teams to establish robust procurement strategies and contract frameworks.

Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Benefits:150,000 salary

Bonus up to 30%
Opportunity to build a commercial and procurement function from the ground up Direct ownership of major equipment procurement and contract negotiations

Exposure to large-scale AI infrastructure development

The Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Role:

Negotiate framework agreements for major data centre equipment, including switch gear, generators, cooling systems and IT racks

Develop category strategies and supplier shortlists for critical infrastructure procurement

Run RFI, RFP and RFQ processes across data centre development projects

Support the drafting, negotiation and completion of EPC, PPA and land agreements with internal legal support

Manage commercial risk across a portfolio of development projects

Build and develop the procurement function as the organisation grows, while remaining hands-on with live negotiations

Work closely with project, engineering and delivery stakeholders to align commercial strategy with technical requirements

Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Requirements:

Experience negotiating major equipment, construction or infrastructure contracts

Background in commercial contracts, procurement or legal contracting, either in-house or private practice

Experience with in data centres, energy, infrastructure or similarly complex technical environments

Comfortable managing multiple negotiations and commercial priorities simultaneously

Experience procuring technical data centre equipment and working with specialist suppliers

Experience supporting data centre delivery, interface management and facilities management relationships

Working knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contract forms alongside EPC contracting

Pragmatic approach to commercial risk, with the ability to balance protection and delivery

Desirable

Experience:

Qualified surveyor or equivalent commercial background

Experience working across UK, EMEA and US contracting frameworks

Established relationships with major MEP or construction supplierssectorUK Recruitment location

London type

Permanent consultant

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