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
- This role requires that projects are delivered within budget, financial risks are minimized, and resources are optimally allocated.
- Excellent collaboration & communication skills
- Should have go getter approach while dealing with internal customers
- Conflict & dispute resolution, solution-oriented approach
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- 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