Senior Procurement Manager

2 days ago

London, United Kingdom VIRTUS Data Centres Full time

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UKs fastest growing data centre provider which owns designs builds and operates the countrys most efficient and flexible data centres.

In May 2023 we announced our plans to expand into continental Europe with our first data centre due to open in Berlin in 2026 to be quickly followed by two full campuses and expansion into other countries in the pipeline.

Our purpose is to serve humanity by being an active positive participant in the 4th industrial revolution. When we talk about our purpose we refer to our customers customers; the child playing a computer game the person watching their favourite movie booking a medical appointment a plane ticket a hotel or doing their online banking; those things cant be done if we dont do our job.

Our mission is to consistently exceed the expectations of customers through innovative highquality solutions and services. We employ intelligent thinkers people with positive attitudes who add to the quality of our customer proposition and business.

We value individual endeavour and initiative and encourage teamwork and togetherness because collective experience and expertise is VIRTUS greatest strength.

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Manager assumes full procurement responsibility for significant new builds and inlife projects in line with the companys processes and procedures. This position works closely with other internal Clients and teams and will actively manage respective (internal and external) procurement resources and issues across Projects.

The role is expected to provide strategic and daytoday leadership specifically focused to develop and execute project specific sourcing strategies in regard to major equipment and Long Lead Items (LLI) drive down construction costs ensure ontime delivery provide assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes and manage all major supply chain and contract risks.

The person will be working with and supporting internal Clients to support their needs in terms of budgeting seeking approval for expenditure using the prescribed processes and engaging general major equipment and LLI suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assume full ownership across VIRTUS of all major equipment contracts including sourcing tendering contracting managing costs & timely delivery up to closing out the contract

Provide full procurement support at precontract stage

Contribute to the definition of the sourcing/ procurement strategy (e.g. OFCI vs. CFCI novation longer term framework contracts vs. project contracts standardisation etc.) in alignment with key stakeholders

Tender negotiate contract and manage the supply chain across multiple projects and across countries with focus on equipment suppliers.

Manage and arbitrate priorities across multiple projects to mitigate any risks and potential delays

Liaise with Accounts Payable and Cost Management to further develop processes procedures and systems that will help with the control of cost and spend over projects.

Work closely with and across the supply chain to ensure efficient and costeffective procurement processes

Ensure all necessary contract notices are prepared accurately and issued on time authorize contract instructions and that robust contract change control procedures are in place.

Liaise across the project team to promote a clear understanding of the contractual relationships between the various parties and stakeholders and to mitigate risks

Establish and maintain accurate and robust budgets reports and forecasts

Monitor resources and costs to ensure that the projects meet or exceed agreed budget targets

Identify contractual and supply chain risks and ensure that they are mitigated accordingly

Ensure compliance with company rules procedures approvals and other regulations

Manage the commercial close out of projects from procurement point of view including settlement of all suppliers including variations claims and any disputes and ensure appropriate records and information are kept and archived

Qualifications:

Experience in project purchasing (equipment OFCI/ LLI subcontracting

construction FCM)

Person Specification

Strong negotiating skills

ERP / SAP experience

MS Office knowledge

Working in matrix organization

Change Management

Ability to work in a team / strong communication skill

Ability to work independently

Assertiveness

Strong technical & commercial understanding

Willingness to travel

Working experience in different countries (ideally UK Germany other continental European countries)

Languages: English & German

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