Location: Scandinavia
Job Purpose
Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.
We are seeking a Procurement Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement for DPI’s projects in Norway/Scandinavia/Europe, ensuring critical-path materials, equipment, and services are sourced on time, to specification, and within budget. Own supplier strategy, contracts, risk management, expediting, and logistics, enabling flawless installation and commissioning aligned to project milestones.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Build the Project Procurement Plan
- Map critical path components
- Establish source-to-contract timelines, bid calendar, and decision gates with Engineering & PMO.
- Perform market intelligence for Norway/Nordics: capacity, lead times, pricing trends, supplier financial health.
- Prepare RFx packages including specs, BoMs, drawings, standards, QA, warranty, and acceptance criteria.
- Run competitive tenders, evaluate technical and commercial responses, and lead cross-functional adjudication.
- Develop award recommendations and secure approvals in accordance with the DPI delegation of authority.
- Negotiate price, Incoterms, payment terms, LDs, warranties, spares, service support, and change mechanisms.
- Draft/execute purchase agreements, frame agreements, and subcontracts in coordination with Compliance.
- Align contracts with relevant standards (eg NS 8405/8407 or client-mandated forms where applicable) and project specifics.
- Set supplier KPIs
- Run SRM reviews: issue performance reports and recovery plans for underperformance.
- Ensure supplier HSE, ethical compliance, and ESG standards are aligned with DPI policies.
- Ensure specification compliance, documentation completeness.
- Uphold DPI policies, audit readiness and data integrity to ERP/P2P systems.
- Support QA/QC at incoming inspection and during installation; manage warranty claims.
- Partner with Engineering for BoM finalisation and alternates.
- Coordinate with Construction on site readiness and Just-In-Time delivery windows.
- Align with HSE on lifting plans, storage and hazardous materials handling.
- Work with Finance on accruals, capex/opex classification and payment approvals.
- Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
- Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field; Master’s preferred
- 7+ years of European or Scandinavian/ procurement experience in data centre, MEP/critical infrastructure, industrial construction, or high-tech projects.
- Proven record of managing long-lead equipment, structure cabling, and white space materials.
- Strong contracting skills, with familiarity with Nordic standards an advantage.
- Experience with international logistics, Incoterms, and customs in Norway.
- Proficiency with ERP/P2P tools and Excel/Power BI.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@datalecltd.com. For further information, please get in touch with HR on +44 (0) 800 6891318.
About Datalec Precision Installations (DPI)
Datalec Precision Installations provides world-class, global data centre solutions, specialising in M&E and connectivity design, bespoke manufacturing, construction, and installation services. Supported by unmatched technical expertise, we offer consultancy, technical and critical cleaning, electronic security, and managed services to address every data centre need.