The Company

Echelon Data Centres was established in 2017 by the main principal of Aldgate Developments, a leading commercial property developer and owner of major commercial office buildings in Central London and Dublin. The objective was developing, operating, and owning a network of large-scale, responsibly designed, sustainably powered data centre campuses across the world to meet the rapidly expanding global demand for hyperscale data processing and storage solutions. Since then, the Echelon Group has expanded to ownership of six sites across Ireland and the United Kingdom and has secured >€1bn of funding to develop sites, giving the Group an enterprise value of c€2.5bn. The Group’s second campus will go live imminently.

Located in Sandyford Dublin, Echelon Data Centres is now seeking a Project Procurement Manager to join the team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing Irish company and will report to the Procurement Director.

The Role

The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for executing procurement strategies for specific data centre projects. They focus on ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to project budgets. The Project Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process for all data centre equipment, services, and supplies. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality materials.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and subcontractors as per project requirements.
Manage vendor relationships and performance to ensure alignment with project expectations.
Work closely with project teams to understand technical specifications and delivery timelines.
Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve procurement-related challenges.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies, legal requirements, and sustainability goals.
Identify and mitigate risks related to vendor performance, supply chain disruptions, and cost overruns.
Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and vendor performance.
Provide regular updates to the Global Supply Chain Director on project progress and challenges.
Manage procurement activities for assigned projects, including tendering, contract awards, and supplier management.
Develop and maintain project-specific procurement schedules and budgets.
Sourcing and Pre-Qualification of Suppliers.
Prepare Commercial and technical evaluation of tenders.
Chairing clarification meetings and leading commercial negotiations
Preparing recommendation reports for approval together with procurement strategies
Preparing and updating procurement reports and contract documents.
Monitor contractor performance and drive improvement.
Contract management support during the construction phase.
Reviewing MR - Material Requestion.
Float RFQs (Request for Quote) to Approved Vendors.
Following up Tech/Commercial Offer & TQs Closure.
Commercial negotiations (Tech./Comm. Clear Bidders) with Technically successful vendors.
Internal Estimation/Budget check, CBE (Commercial Bid Evaluation) approval from management, LOI/PO placement.
Arranging KOM (Kick of Meeting).
Following up Eng. documents till Closure stage.
Payment Processing for vendors.
Supporting Project team in Weekly/Monthly Review meetings.
Vendor Site Visits for expedition.
Variation Order placements, Inspection arrangements, Logistics coordination, Ensuring MRR processing.
Expediting on all fronts to seek Material delivery in line with Project Schedule.
Vendor development and vendor evaluation in case of non-approved vendors & new sub-vendors proposed by main vendors.
Developing, implementing and driving the Procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets.
Reviewing and managing the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.

Accordingly, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

Technical Skills

Procurement & Supply Chain Management – Expertise in sourcing, tendering, and contract management.
Vendor Management – Ability to identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage vendor performance.
Commercial Negotiation – Strong skills in negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
Risk Management – Experience in identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks.
Budget Management – Ability to manage procurement budgets and ensure cost control.
Contract Administration – Proficiency in preparing, reviewing, and managing contract documents.
Data Analysis & Reporting – Skilled in maintaining accurate procurement records and generating reports.
Project Procurement Execution – Hands-on experience in procurement for large-scale projects, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and LOI/PO placement

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking – Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration – Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external partners.
Problem-Solving – Aptitude for resolving procurement challenges and supply chain disruptions.
Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in documentation, compliance, and quality standards.
Time Management – Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight project deadlines.
Compliance & Governance – Knowledge of corporate policies, legal requirements, and sustainability standards.
Adaptability – Ability to manage changing priorities and dynamic project environments.

Echelon-DC is an inclusive organisation, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the employee selection process, please contact the Careers Team careers@echelon-dc.com) directly.

Project Procurement Manager

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