Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement

Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & ProcurementLondon, Barbican150,000Join a Data Centre Developer & Operator, looking after Hyperscale Data Centres! 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 salaryBonus up to 30%Opportunity to build a commercial and procurement function from the ground upDirect ownership of major equipment procurement and contract negotiationsExposure to large-scale AI infrastructure developmentThe Senior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Role:Negotiate framework agreements for major data centre equipment, including switchgear, generators, cooling systems and IT racksDevelop category strategies and supplier shortlists for critical infrastructure procurementRun RFI, RFP and RFQ processes across data centre development projectsSupport the drafting, negotiation and completion of EPC, PPA and land agreements with internal legal supportManage commercial risk across a portfolio of development projectsBuild and develop the procurement function as the organisation grows, while remaining hands-on with live negotiationsWork closely with project, engineering and delivery stakeholders to align commercial strategy with technical requirementsSenior Manager, Data Centre Commercial & Procurement Requirements:Experience negotiating major equipment, construction or infrastructure contractsBackground in commercial contracts, procurement or legal contracting, either in-house or private practiceExperience within data centres, energy, infrastructure or similarly complex technical environmentsComfortable managing multiple negotiations and commercial priorities simultaneouslyExperience procuring technical data centre equipment and working with specialist suppliersExperience supporting data centre delivery, interface management and facilities management relationshipsWorking knowledge of FIDIC and NEC contract forms alongside EPC contractingPragmatic approach to commercial risk, with the ability to balance protection and deliveryDesirable Experience:Qualified surveyor or equivalent commercial backgroundExperience working across UK, EMEA and US contracting frameworksEstablished relationships with major MEP or construction supplierssectorUK Recruitment locationLondon typePermanentconsultantMonira