Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist – Data Center Projects
Location: Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: International travel may be required
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing activities for Data Center and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and cost control, with relevant experience in Data Center construction, MEP, equipment installation, and related infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing activities.
- Identify, qualify, evaluate, select, and develop suppliers in line with project requirements.
- Support supplier and component qualification processes.
- Manage supplier performance, delivery, cost, quality, and commercial risks.
- Participate in procurement process development and continuous improvement.
- Conduct market analysis and support cost-control initiatives.
- Lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers and business partners.
- Review and negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and applicable terms & conditions.
- Support international sourcing and cross-border trade activities.
- Analyze supplier costs, financial information, and commercial data to support negotiations and risk assessment.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams to ensure procurement requirements are delivered effectively.
- Identify potential procurement and supplier risks and develop appropriate solutions.
- Support procurement activities related to Data Center construction and infrastructure projects.
Key Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in Data Center, MEP, construction, infrastructure, or technical projects.
- Experience with supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development.
- Strong understanding of cost control, delivery management, supplier performance, and market analysis.
- Experience with procurement of MEP materials, equipment, generators, electrical panels, steel structures, and related materials.
- Strong knowledge of commercial negotiations, contracts, international trade, and supplier terms & conditions.
- Good understanding of financial analysis and cost accounting.
- Ability to review financial and commercial information and apply it to negotiation, cost analysis, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with relevant procurement and business processes and systems.
- Strong risk management, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
Preferred Experience
Experience with WL/MW/TK projects and a strong understanding of their delivery processes, cost control, supplier management, and related services will be highly valued.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who can combine strategic sourcing, supplier management, financial analysis, and technical project knowledge to support successful procurement outcomes.
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