Logistics and Procurement Manager

Location: Helsinki, Finland
Contract: Permanent
Salary Banding: €90,000 - €115,000
Rotation: 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off (3/1 Rotation)
Employer: Leading Irish Electrical Engineering Contractor
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics & Procurement Manager to join a leading international electrical engineering contractor, supporting a major hyperscale data centre construction project in Helsinki, Finland.
This is a permanent opportunity for a driven supply chain and logistics professional with experience managing procurement activities, material deliveries, vendor relationships and project logistics within large-scale construction, data centre, pharmaceutical or mission-critical environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement, coordination and delivery of critical electrical and mechanical equipment, supporting project teams to meet programme milestones, budget targets and client expectations.
The position operates on a 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation, offering the opportunity to work on one of Europe's most significant data centre developments while maintaining a structured rotational schedule.
  Key Responsibilities

Procurement Management
 

• Lead and manage all procurement activities across the project.
• Develop procurement schedules aligned with construction programmes and key project milestones.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms and supply agreements.
• Issue purchase orders and monitor order status through to delivery.
• Track procurement budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Maintain procurement logs and material tracking schedules.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management
 

• Develop and implement site logistics strategies for project delivery.
• Coordinate international transportation, freight forwarding and customs clearance activities.
• Monitor material deliveries to ensure alignment with installation schedules.
• Manage storage, warehousing and material handling requirements.
• Coordinate just-in-time deliveries to minimise site congestion and storage risks.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact programme delivery.
• Liaise with vendors and project teams to resolve logistics challenges and delivery issues.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management
 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
• Attend project planning and coordination meetings.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Construction Managers and Site Supervisors.
• Provide regular procurement and logistics progress reports to senior management.

Material Control & Project Support
 

• Monitor material requirements and forecast demand in line with project progression.
• Ensure critical long-lead items are identified and managed proactively.
• Coordinate receipt inspections and material verification processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock control systems.
• Support commissioning and project handover activities by ensuring all required materials and documentation are available.

Health, Safety & Compliance
 

• Ensure all logistics operations comply with project health and safety requirements.
• Support safe offloading, storage and material movement activities.
• Maintain compliance with import/export regulations and project procedures.
• Assist with supplier audits and quality reviews.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company governance and commercial controls.

 
Requirements
 

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics Management within construction or engineering environments.
• Previous experience supporting Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Renewable Energy or Mission Critical projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management and logistics coordination.
• Experience managing international suppliers and transportation providers.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, equipment and project delivery requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong reporting, administration and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

 
Desirable Experience
 

• Previous experience on hyperscale data centre projects.
• CIPS Qualification (Level 4 or higher).
• Degree qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or Engineering.
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, COINS or Procore.
• Knowledge of European import/export regulations and international transportation planning.
• Experience working for major contractors operating across Europe.

 
Key Competencies
 

• Procurement & Commercial Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Logistics Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Risk Management
• Cost Control & Budget Management
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Planning & Organisation

 
What's On Offer
 

• Permanent position with a leading Irish engineering contractor.
• Competitive salary and rotation package.
• 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off rotational schedule.
• Flights, accommodation and travel provided.
• Opportunity to work on a landmark hyperscale data centre project.
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing international business.
• Exposure to some of Europe's most complex mission-critical construction projects.

Ideal Background

Candidates may currently be working as:
 

• Logistics Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Materials Manager
• Senior Buyer
• Project Procurement Manager
• Logistics & Materials Coordinator
• Supply Chain Lead

Interested?

If you have experience managing busbar installation packages within data centre or large-scale electrical construction projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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