Procurement Specialist - Network Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend$145K — $165K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
  • Strong ERP systems experience, preferably with SAP
  • Required programming skills in SQL, VBA, or Python
  • Prior experience in people management
  • Proficiency in data engineering and collaboration with experts
  • Detail-oriented with speed and accuracy
  • Innovative problem-solving approach
  • Ability to derive business implications from data and models
  • Advanced skills in spreadsheets, charts, and presentations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in Data Center construction is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate requests for quotes with manufacturers
  • Execute quotes in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Manage OSP supply chain risks and constraints
  • Oversee logistics and resolve onsite delivery issues
  • Conduct regular cost variance analysis and budget checks
  • Track project kickoff issues and drive resolutions
  • Oversee regional project implementation in EMEA/APAC
  • Lead strategic alignment meetings with key vendors
  • Adhere to SOX control responsibilities as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and professional development
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale projects
  • Impactful role in the construction of Data Centers
  • Potential for flexible on-site requirements based on client needs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are looking for a Procurement Consultant to support a large-scale Data Center construction project. The ideal candidate has great communication skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating requests for quotes with manufacturers
  • Executing quotes in conjunction with stakeholders
  • OSP Shortage Mitigation: Managing risks and constraints in the OSP supply chain.
  • Logistics Oversight: Resolving critical, real-time onsite delivery queries.
  • Financial Controls: Conducting regular cost variance and budget checks.
  • Issue Resolution: Tracking kick-off bugs and driving PCG/TEC resolutions.
  • EMEA/APAC Deployment: Overseeing the ongoing regional OFCI implementation.
  • Vendor Alignment: Leading strategic syncs with key manufacturers.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of applicable experience.
  • Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Programming experience such as SQL, VBA, or Python is required.
  • Prior people management experience.
  • Proficiency in data engineering, including an ability to work closely with subject matter experts.
  • Detail oriented with the ability to work with speed and accuracy.
  • Passion for creating innovative approaches to solve abstract business problems.
  • Ability to infer realistic business and supply chain implications from data and model results.
  • Advanced skills with spreadsheets, charts, and presentations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience in Data Center construction preferred.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $145K-$165K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

About Turner & Townsend

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