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Exyte are now hiring for a Senior Specialist Purchasing for Data Center projects across Europe.

The successful candidiate will provide an efficient and effective procurement service to assigned project and assist in the implementation of the group procurement strategies

About our Data Centers (DTC) division

Exyte delivers comprehensive data center services from design to construction, ensuring efficiency and reliability. With our integrated project delivery approach, we have successfully executed numerous projects worldwide, including advanced intelligence data centers, hyperscale data centers, colocation and cloud-computing data centers using traditional construction as well as modular construction techniques.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

Raise and manage purchase orders for construction materials, plant, and subcontract services
Lead end-to-end procurement for construction packages (sub-contractors, consultant, goods and services.)
Source and negotiate with suppliers Long Lead Time Equipment (e.g., switchgear, UPS, cooling systems, generators)
Responsible for the execution of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP) relating to critical, time sensitive packages and equipment.
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with project timelines
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and framework agreements
Deliver cost savings and value engineering opportunities
Manage budgets and track procurement spend against forecasts
Identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors (local and international)
Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, compliance)
Visit Projects to assess progress, needs, meet with vendors and provide trainings on procurement procedures.
Collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams to align procurement with technical requirements
Support bid/tender processes and provide procurement input during pre-construction
Mitigate supply chain risks (lead times, shortages, geopolitical impacts)
Ensure procurement activities comply with Exyte procurement policies and industry standards
Manage contracts in line with legal and commercial requirements
Support ESG and sustainability initiatives within the supply chain
Reporting of procurement status to Management on a weekly basis
Controls and issues MoM of Procurement Meetings
Work closely with Cost Control and Commercial teams to meet budgets, timelines and mandatory documentation.
Lead Project Procurement at meetings (both internal and external to the Project)
Meet savings targets and KPI’s
Coordinate with project team on asset registers, deliveries and stock management
Assist AP with invoices assessment and PO’s
Assist Estimation team on tender phase if required.
Assess Market trends and advice if any risks arise

Show your expertise

Degree in Construction, QS, Procurement, or equivalent qualification
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in construction, infrastructure, or data centre projects
Strong knowledge of MEP systems / construction materials procurement
Experience of leading the procurement activity for major goods, and/or services in a multi-site business
Suitable safety training and working knowledge of UK Safety and Environmental Legislation.
Good Negotiation Skills
Familiarity with Standard Forms of Contract
Membership of Charted Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent i.e. CIOB/RICS
Computer Literacy, experience of SAP or other ERM system
Commercial and financial acumen

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You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we only consider applications submitted through our application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered due to data protection regulations.

Senior Specialist Purchasing

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