CME is an engineering and construction company, belonging to Group Vinci/Cobra IS, with extensive expertise in energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, built & design solutions for industry, data center and energy sector, delivering integrated solutions for critical and complex projects, being leader in Portuguese market. Supported by a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, we are specialized in the construction of MEP systems for Data Centers, ensuring reliable, efficient, and sustainable mission-critical facilities that meet the highest industry standards.
About the Job:
CME is looking for an experienced Head of Procurement & Logistics (m/f) to lead procurement and supply chain activities for its Data Centre MEP business. This role will focus on developing effective procurement and logistics strategies, ensuring timely delivery of critical MEP systems and long lead items, while driving supplier performance, material flow, quality, and commercial efficiency across mission-critical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement and logistics strategies to support the successful delivery of Data Centre MEP projects, aligned with project programs, sequencing, and key construction milestones.
- Define project procurement plans, identifying critical packages, long lead equipment, supply chain risks, and mitigation actions to ensure timely availability of materials and systems.
- Lead sourcing and tendering activities for major MEP packages, including supplier and subcontractor prequalification, technical and commercial evaluations, negotiations, and award recommendations.
- Build and manage relationships with strategic manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, and logistics partners, ensuring capacity, competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery performance.
- Oversee procurement status, logistics planning, material flows, and site deliveries, ensuring equipment and materials reach the right location at the right time and in line with construction priorities.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Construction, and Commissioning teams, while driving procurement governance, reporting, cost optimization, team development, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Construction Management, or a related discipline;
- Extensive experience, 5 years, in senior procurement and supply chain leadership roles within MEP contracting, mission-critical facilities, or Data Centre construction environments;
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including supplier negotiations, procurement planning, and subcontract management;
- Experience leading technical and commercial bid evaluation and equalization processes;
- Excellent understanding of construction sequencing and the relationship between procurement performance and project delivery;
- Strong financial awareness with a focus on cost control, margin protection, and project profitability;
- Proven leadership experience managing procurement and logistics teams across multiple projects;
- Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills;
- Fluent English (C1), both written and spoken.
Benefits
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, including performance-related incentives, and access to corporate benefits;
- Opportunities for professional growth through continuous training, technical development, and involvement in the delivery of complex, mission-critical Data Centre projects;
- The opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization, recognized for its expertise in engineering and construction, with a collaborative culture and strong team spirit;
- Exposure to international Data Centre environments, working alongside multidisciplinary teams on some of the most advanced MEP projects in the sector.
- Site-based role in Portugal, supporting the delivery of large-scale Data Centre development.
We strive to create a positive and inclusive working environment that supports employee wellbeing, professional development, and career growth. At CME, diversity is valued, and we are committed to fair, transparent, and equal opportunities for all.
If you meet the above-mentioned requirements, we invite you to register on our recruitment portal at https://recrutamento.procme.pt/Register and submit your application by attaching your Curriculum Vitae.
