Mercury Engineering, Your vision, our duty.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. 

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

 

Scope of Role

Reporting to the Group Head of Data Centre (DC) Procurement, the Senior Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of a best-in-class procurement function within Mercury. The position focuses on driving standardisation & consistency, enhancing supplier relationship management, and ensuring procurement activities meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will possess broad category knowledge, with a strong emphasis on Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and preferably have experience within the construction industry. A deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier networks, and best-practice sourcing methodologies is essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Selection & Evaluation: Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, compliance, and cost objectives.
• Project Procurement Leadership: Lead and manage procurement teams across multiple EU countries.
• Compliance & Process Management: Monitor procurement processes to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, conduct regular business reviews, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Contract Negotiation: Secure favourable terms, pricing agreements, and rebates through strategic negotiations and volume leverage.
• Risk Management: Monitor economic and geopolitical trends impacting construction materials; proactively mitigate supply chain risks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations, including GMP.
• Strategic Analysis & Reporting: Provide actionable insights to the Group Head of DC Procurement for informed decision-making.
• Value Creation: Drive sourcing strategies, process improvements, renegotiation plans, and dispute resolution initiatives.
• SRM Oversight: Lead quarterly reviews with strategic suppliers and maintain comprehensive supplier profiles.
• Procurement Strategy Execution: Implement MSA agreements and incentive strategies across the supply chain.
• Sustainability Leadership: Champion sustainability initiatives within the division.
• ERP Implementation: Oversee continuous improvement of ERP-based procurement and material management systems.
• Leadership: Provide strategic direction and mentorship to procurement teams.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line manager

 

Essential Criteria

• Proven background in strategic procurement within the construction industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging internal stakeholders and setting standards.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Expertise in Category Management.
• Highly organized, process-driven, and capable of working independently.
• Proficiency in procurement software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel as required.

 

Mercury is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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