Bramwith Consulting
UK & Ireland Sourcing Manager – Data Centre
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UK & Ireland Sourcing Manager – Data Centres | £65,000–£70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
I’m recruiting for an exciting UK & Ireland Sourcing Manager opportunity within the rapidly growing Data Centre sector, working across high-profile and complex client environments.
You do not need previous Data Centre experience.
My client is very open to procurement professionals with transferable category experience, particularly across Hard FM, Engineering Services, Utilities, Energy, M&E, Technical Services, Construction, or Infrastructure.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take their procurement experience into the Data Centre sector, one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important areas of the market.
You’ll report into the EMEA Data Centre Procurement Lead and take responsibility for sourcing strategy and commercial performance across the UK & Ireland portfolio.
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Key responsibilities:
- Lead strategic sourcing activity across the UK & Ireland Data Centre portfolio
- Manage and develop a team of 6–7 Account Sourcing Managers
- Lead complex RFPs, tenders, bid analysis, and supplier negotiations
- Develop sourcing and category strategies across technical and operational spend
- Partner with senior stakeholders and high-profile client accounts
- Negotiate major supplier contracts and commercial agreements
- Drive cost savings, value creation, and supplier innovation
- Manage supplier performance, commercial risk, and contract compliance
- Identify opportunities to consolidate and optimise the supplier base
- Work closely with the wider EMEA Procurement team to drive best practice
- Coach and develop the wider sourcing team
What they’re looking for:
- Strong Procurement / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management experience
- Experience across Hard FM, Utilities, Energy, Engineering, M&E, Technical Services, Construction, or Infrastructure would be highly transferable
- Strong experience leading complex tenders and RFP processes
- Excellent commercial and negotiation skills
- Strong contract and supplier management experience
- Excellent client-facing and senior stakeholder management skills
- Someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, technical, and highly commercial environment
- Most importantly, someone open to moving into Data Centres and developing their expertise in this growing market
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This is a great opportunity to take your existing procurement skill set into Data Centres without needing previous sector experience, while gaining exposure to major client accounts, complex sourcing projects, and a high-performing procurement team.
Interested? Please message me directly or send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwith.com.
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