Senior Procurement Associate (Data Center Projects)

Senior Procurement Associate (Data Center projects)

Location: Qatar

A leading, fast-growing engineering consultancy specialising in hyperscale data centres and mission-critical infrastructure is seeking an experienced procurement Associate to join its expanding team.

Working within a high-growth environment, you will play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services that support complex engineering and construction projects

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for engineering and construction projects.


• Source and evaluate suppliers to secure the best commercial and operational outcomes.


• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and contracts.


• Prepare commercial evaluations and procurement recommendations for stakeholder approval.


• Coordinate closely with engineering, commercial, project delivery, and finance teams.


• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules to support project milestones.


• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, and purchasing documentation.


• Drive supplier relationship management, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement best practices.

Requirements:

• 8+ years' experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management roles.


• 5+ years experience within data centres, engineering, construction, MEP or Engineering related project-based environments.


• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management expertise.


• Knowledge of procurement systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel.


• The ability to manage multiple procurement packages and project deadlines simultaneously.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.