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 teamsnurturinga 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 expand 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