Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement

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Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement
London, Barbican
£150,000
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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 switchgear, 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 xwwtmva 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 co
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