Procurement Manager New Lisbon Lisboa

Overview

We are seeking a
- oriented and strategic professional with a strong understanding of supply chain management in highly technical environments. The ideal candidate excels in vendor coordination and ensures compliance with internal policies, budgets, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management

• Manage the full
  -
  - end procurement lifecycle: request, review, selection, negotiation, ordering, delivery, and
  - delivery evaluation.
• Define the procurement strategy for construction projects aligned to the business needs and lead the procurement teams responsible for its procurement.
• Lead procurement planning in collaboration with construction, operations, engineering, IT, and finance departments.
• Oversee procurement categories including MEP systems, IT hardware, construction services, software, and facilities equipment.
• Maintain and expand a qualified supplier database tailored to the needs of a data center business.
• Define and manage templates for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and bid analysis reports.
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements to optimize value and manage risk.
• Monitor vendor performance and coordinate periodic reviews and audits.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

• Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier terms.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX budgeting by aligning procurement forecasts with project pipelines.
• Ensure timely procurement to align with data center construction milestones and commissioning schedules.

Cost Control

• Track, manage, and report on procurement costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with finance and project management teams to identify and mitigate cost overruns.
• Implement systems and processes to continuously improve cost transparency, tracking, and accountability.
• Conduct variance analysis between forecasted and actual spend and drive corrective actions where necessary.

Systems & Documentation

• Utilize procurement platforms (e. g. , SAP, Oracle, Coupa) to track and manage workflows.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, invoices, and vendor correspondence.
• Ensure alignment with ISO standards and internal controls for auditing and compliance.

Risk, Sustainability & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with legal, ethical, and sustainability standards in procurement activities.
• Support ESG and sustainability objectives by sourcing environmentally responsible and
  - efficient products.
• Manage
  - related risks, especially those linked to supply chain disruptions or
  - source dependencies.

Key Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably in data centers, industrial infrastructure or
  - critical environments.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and contract management proven experience.

Preferred

• Experience with procurement and ERP tools.
• CIPS, PMP or similar professional certification.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e. g. LEED, BREEAM, ISO 20400).
• Working knowledge of Uptime Institute or similar data center standards is a plus.

Why You-'ll Love It Here

• Impact: Lead world class operations at Europe’s largest and most sustainable data center.
• Collaboration: Work closely with
  - functional teams and contribute to business development.
• Flexibility: Empowered to lead with autonomy and creativity in a
  - paced,
  - centric environment.
• Growth: Join a company committed to innovation, professional development, and service excellence.

About Us

At Start Campus, we provide
- critical data center services that power businesses globally. We-'re
- centric, innovative, and always looking to push boundaries.

If
- 're passionate about building relationships, driving customer success, and thriving in a
- driven world, we want to hear from you!

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