Data Centre Equipment Procurement Lead
Goodman
| Company | Goodman |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | Vilvoorde |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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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 experi