We are a global construction consultancy delivering trusted strategic advisory services and management support to some of the world’s most powerful and prestigious companies.

Our German team of highly skilled experts work in exciting, innovative sectors, delivering major projects that have a meaningful impact in the advancement of new technologies, improving healthcare services, and contributing to the development of a more sustainable built environment. With rapid growth plans underway across Europe, we have German offices in Frankfurt and Berlin.

We are actively recruiting a team of professional, driven experts to join Linesight and help us deliver outstanding projects for our clients. Frankfurt has established itself as one of the biggest data centre hubs in Europe, offering excellent connectivity for hyperscale and colocation data centre providers, and is continuing to attract major global investment.

As a OFCI / Procurement Manager (m/f/d), you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and talented teams nurturing a 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.

In this role you will: 

• Be the lead contact for the Data Centre procurement team and act as a strategic partner in all areas of OFCI supply chain management, assessing progress and ensuring on time deliveries
• Implement and monitor key project processes, partnering with DC to make improvements and revisions, as well as project procedures and use reasonable endeavours to ensure that this procedure is always observed
• Be responsible for overseeing contract arrangements with the supply chain, mandating vendors to submit individual Quality Management Plans and monitor/audit quality assurance throughout the project stages
• Establish a robust Chain of Custody process with the OFCI Vendors, GC and Client to ensure that the all risks are considered and covered
• Support an OFCI vendor managed inventory program and administer call-off contracts for new projects or phases
• Coordinate technical submissions from the supply chain and ensure they are compliant with the DC specifications
• Partner with the supply chain to identify project risks and proactively manage these risks throughout the project
• Identify issues proactively and work with the team to resolve effectively
• Review variations within the supply chain and adjust the contractual agreements as required
• Coordinate with the Data Centre team, consultant team, equipment vendors and general contractor on all closeout activities, including the schedule and partner engagement
• Assist in completing the handover plan, ensuring documentation is completed and expectations are met on time and with quality
• Establish a supplier relationship management system and drive KPIs and quarterly performance reviews

We would love to hear from you if you: 

• Have experience in a similar procurement and supply chain management role within the Data Centre construction industry ​
• Have a degree in a procurement or supply chain management related discipline ​
• Are an excellent communicator verbally and in writing, German language would be desirable
• Have an understanding of German construction contract law​
• Are detail orientated and quality focused​
• 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 the right to work in Germany 

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we’re not like the others. We’re different. Unique. It’s our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world’s most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team! 
 

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility   

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you!