Procurement Specialist

Position – AVP OR VP – Procurement Data centre

Reporting to – Head Procurement Data centre

Experience - 10+years in Procurement - Data center Projects

Education - BE / B Tech - Civil - Mechanical - Electrical

Requirement –

• The Procurement Buyer supports the sourcing and procurement of infrastructure materials and services for data centre construction

• Cost Savings:

  reduction in procurement costs through negotiation, strategic sourcing, or vendor consolidation.

• Budget Adherence:

  Variance between actual spend and budgeted spend for infrastructure procurement.
• Must have prior experience in procurement of large core & shell civil contracts preferably from data centres
• Must have prior experience in procurement of precast, cast in situ and steel structures more than 5 lacs sqft single structure respectively
• Should be able to read the architectural civil drawings
• Knowledge about building codes, sustainability, major requirements of building certifications
• Excellent knowledge of sourcing of RMC, steel, cement, advance framing, shuttering systems,
• Vendor eco system management
• Identify, evaluate and engage with high value strategic partners, global general contractors and niche vendors in civil industry
• Lead commercial negotiations, price discussions and contract f inalization with a focus on TCO and flexibility
• Establish vendor scorecards and feedback loops for ongoing performance management
• Should have hands on experience in doing rate analysis for major items from MEP fitout packages
• Develop alternate supplier strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity

1. This role requires that projects are delivered within budget, financial risks are minimized, and resources are optimally allocated.
2. Excellent collaboration & communication skills
3. Should have go getter approach while dealing with internal customers
4. Conflict & dispute resolution, solution-oriented approach
5. Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Excellent in MS excel, MS power point & email etiquette Qualifications & Skills:

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in civil engineering

• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, NICMAR) are a plus

Daksha Sindhi

Voice / WhatsApp – 6353077232

E – Mail – daksha@upman.in