County Dublin, Ireland
Procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation across technology and pharmaceutical sectors. Proven track record in delivering complex data centre projects, driving cost optimisation, and mitigating supply chain risks. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and managing high-value vendor partnerships. Passionate about leveraging procurement strategies to enable business growth and operational excellence.
• Lead OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) procurement for multiple hyperscale data centre projects, ensuring timely delivery of long-lead equipment. • Support strategic sourcing initiatives to optimise cost and mitigate supply chain risks across critical infrastructure packages. • Partner with engineering, commissioning, and construction teams to resolve technical compliance issues and maintain project milestones. • Implement process improvements reducing CDE (Compliance, Deviation, Exception) cycle times, enhancing document routing efficiency. • Manage vendor performance through KPIs and escalation protocols, ensuring adherence to Microsoft standards and contractual obligations. • Support governance and reporting to senior leadership on procurement performance, risk exposure, and cost variance analysis. Skills: Strategic Sourcing | OFCI Procurement | Risk Mitigation | Vendor Management | Data Centre Construction | Contract Negotiation | Continuous Improvement
• Managed technical submittal and compliance processes for Microsoft data centre projects, ensuring timely approval of CDE documentation. • Coordinated production control activities to guarantee on-time delivery of long-lead equipment and technical designs. • Built strong relationships with AEs, DCEs, and vendors to streamline document routing and resolve compliance issues. • Delivered detailed analysis of equipment delivery schedules, reporting risks and mitigation strategies to senior management. • Led cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Commissioning, and Cost Management teams to maintain project timelines.
• Developed and executed strategic sourcing initiatives for CMOs, achieving cost savings and improved supplier performance. • Led contract negotiations and renegotiations, securing favourable commercial terms and mitigating risk. • Managed RFQ processes, price simulations, and bid analysis to ensure best value procurement decisions. • Oversaw supplier relationship management (SRM) scorecards and hosted business review meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Managed end-to-end order processing and supplier performance monitoring using KPIs to ensure compliance with contractual terms. • Delivered accurate reporting and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce non-value-add activities. • Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
• Oversaw order execution and account management, resolving complex queries and improving customer satisfaction. • Trained staff on ERP systems (Oracle, Salesforce) and developed SOPs to standardise processes. • Produced operational reports and supported continuous improvement initiatives across service delivery.