Associate, Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Overview:

As an Associate of Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity:

In this role you will:

Assist in the procurement of goods and services across the construction industry

Create and manage all aspects of the procurement process including requests for proposals, purchase orders, change orders and invoicing

Conduct prequalification and shortlisting of suppliers through bid analysis and expert negotiation of pricing, making award recommendations as required

Ensure all documentation is well organised, accessible and provide administrative support where required

Benchmark the latest industry trends and practices to keep a fresh view on the competitive landscape

Manage contract development, finalisation, and administration with rigorous attention to detail

Conduct supplier capacity modelling, production planning and inventory management systems across the region

Create weekly reports and dashboards to monitor overall progress and identify any risks in the supply chain

Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies on a global scale

Create cost estimates and planning schedules for long lead equipment

Assist with the onboarding of on-site supplier teams and foster a positive supplier relationship through expert liaison with site and vendor teams

Engage in supplier relationship management and monitor performance through KPIs

Provide strategic procurement advice and direct responsibility for engagement with multiple client teams

Manage procurement operations and performance across our project portfolio and drive innovation, continuous improvement and value creation

Establish procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that align with the company's strategic goals

Implement technology solutions and tools to enhance visibility, tracking, and performance monitoring across the supply chain

Participate in financial planning, forecasting, fee submissions and invoicing to enhance productivity and profitability

Empower and motivate employees, promoting a high-performance culture and professional growth

Develop talent acquisition and retention strategies to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment

We would love to hear from you if you:

Have grown your experience over 8 years in a procurement and supply chain management role within a data centre or construction environment

Have a Bachelor’s degree or a professional qualification in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline

Have previous experience with data centre OFCI equipment and RFPs

Have an in-depth technical knowledge of power and cooling equipment

Have an end-to-end knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations with international sourcing experience

Are results driven and have sales experience with a proven track record

Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing

Are enthusiastic about being part of a global team, and able to flex your hours to engage across regions and time zones

Have excellent IT skills with a strong focus on data processing, management and analytics

Have strong negotiation skills and a passion for reducing costs and a track record of success in this area

Adapt to new processes with agility and enthusiasm

Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines

Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun

Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Possess excellent planning, organisation and people management skills