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Data Centre Equipment Procurement Lead

GoodmanVilvoorde, Flanders, Belgium · Posted 2 months ago
Full-timeEst. 80,000 EUR
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Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness.

Company Overview:

Our organization is a dynamic and innovative real estate company, serving as both a developer and investor with a primary focus on logistics real estate. We are expanding our portfolio to include cutting-edge data centre development projects and are therefore seeking experienced data centre professionals.

Profile Description:

Operating at programme level, the Equipment Procurement Lead is responsible for defining and driving the procurement strategy for long lead equipment across data centre developments within Continental Europe.

The role focuses on establishing procurement foundations, including policies, frameworks, governance and category strategies, while ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of critical equipment aligned with project requirements.

Beyond strategic setup, the role oversees the full procurement lifecycle—from supplier onboarding and tendering to contract award and performance management—ensuring alignment with construction programmes, risk mitigation strategies, and ESG objectives.

This position also plays a key role in embedding procurement best practices across project teams, fostering collaboration, and enabling scalable, efficient delivery across multiple data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Governance

  • Define and maintain procurement policies, frameworks, templates, and governance structures for data centre equipment procurement
  • Develop and implement category-specific procurement strategies to maximise value and mitigate risk
  • Align procurement strategies with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and ESG standards
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation within procurement practices

Procurement Execution & Tender Management:

  • Lead the end-to-end procurement process including supplier onboarding, RFP development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
  • Ensure procurement activities are aligned with project timelines, construction contracts, and technical requirements
  • Manage bidding processes and commercial negotiations for key equipment packages
  • Support project teams during procurement and contract execution phases

Supplier Relationship Management:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards
  • Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement
  • Resolve supplier-related issues and foster collaborative, value-driven partnerships

Cost, Risk & Performance Optimisation:

  • Drive cost optimisation initiatives throughout sourcing, procurement, and contract negotiation processes
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply
  • Develop procurement budgets, cost benchmarks, and performance tracking tools
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve cost efficiency, procurement strategies, and operational performance

Integration, ESG & Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Embed procurement into the data centre project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with design, construction, and operational requirements
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align procurement strategies with project and business goals
  • Integrate sustainability and ESG principles into sourcing processes, including supplier due diligence and lifecycle cost assessment
  • Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across teams to enhance procurement capability

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on long lead equipment
  • Strong experience in contract negotiation, tendering, and supplier management
  • Proficiency in procurement tools, systems, and reporting methodologies
  • Fluent in English (professional level)

Key Skills:

  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities across multiple geographies
  • Ability to manage complex procurement processes in fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!

But first, let us introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman Group is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy. Goodman operates in key consumer markets in 15 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. We are the largest property group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and invest significantly alongside our capital partners in our investment Partnerships. Our Continental European headquarter is based in Belgium and we are active in 7 European countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Luxembourg, Madrid, Barcelona, Milan and Paris.

Our culture is based on collaboration, ownership and seizing the opportunity. We take full responsibility for our work, support each other’s success and make room for growth for everyone.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously engaged in a process to assess its sustainability. Each aspect of the properties’ lifecycle is scrutinized on its future proofness for decades to come, resulting in a low ecological footprint over time. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk.

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