Procurement Specialist, Data Centers

Eltel Networks Oy is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services in the Nordics. We enable the digitalization and electrification of society through reliable solutions for power, communication and renewable energy networks.

Do you want to help deliver the next generation of critical infrastructure? Eltel is now looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our growing Data Center team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional with 3+ years of experience to take ownership of high-impact procurement processes from the bid stage through to successful project execution.

Your key responsibilities

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End-to-End Procurement Management: Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from developing sourcing strategies and RFx activities through supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and final contract execution.

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Tendering & Subcontracting: Prepare, issue, and manage clear, highly detailed RFQs for equipment suppliers and specialist installation subcontractors.

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Commercial & Technical Evaluation: Review quotations, support technical and commercial comparisons, and drive supplier selection.

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Material Take-Offs: Assist estimators with material and equipment take-offs, including accurate cable quantity estimations.

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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Sales, Logistics, and Legal teams to deliver effective procurement solutions and optimize supply chain efficiency.

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Supplier Management: Maintain clear procurement records, tender registers, and seamless, continuous communication with suppliers and subcontractors.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a technically strong, energetic, and solution-oriented procurement professional who loves velocity, excels in dynamic, fast-moving projects, and wants to grow within a leading infrastructure company.

We expect you to have:

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3+ years of experience in a procurement, sourcing, or purchasing role.

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Background in building systems (talotekniikka / MEP), electrical installation, power systems, or complex industrial construction projects.

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Proven track record in subcontractor tendering and managing competitive bidding processes with specialist subcontractors.

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Solid understanding of data center construction, electrical installation methods, and general construction sequencing.

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Professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively in English.

Desirable Skills (considered an advantage)

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CAD drawings: Ability to read and work with CAD drawings.

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Revit: Experience with Revit.

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Bluebeam Revu: Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu or similar tools.

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Industry Experience: Previous experience in data centers, building system projects, industrial facilities, or large-scale electrical construction projects.

Why should you apply to Eltel?

Our professionals describe Eltel as a flexible workplace that offers a wide range of expertise, diverse roles, and a well-balanced mix of freedom and responsibility. At Eltel, people work guided by our core values — always professionally, stronger together, caring for life, and creating new opportunities.

A skilled team around you - At Eltel, you are never alone. You have a reliable and collaborative team of professionals backing you up. This skilled and reliable team is a source of pride for us - that's why we can successfully handle even large EPC-projects. We encourage open-mindedness and curiosity to continuously find better ways to work.

A workplace where people care and grow stronger together - Team spirit and peer support consistently receive high marks in Eltels employee surveys. At Eltel, people look out for one another, follow safety protocols, and ensure that everyone gets home safely every day. Together, we create a positive working environment and strive for a healthy work-life balance.

Support your professional development - At Eltel we support your professional growth from day one. We are proud of the long careers our employees have built at Eltel, and we are committed to supporting career development.

Employee benefits - Well-being, resilience, and job satisfaction are our key priorities. Eltel offers a wide range of benefits, including ePassi lunch and Flex benefits, a company phone, Auntie mental well-being service, and discounted services such as massage therapy.

Sounds interesting?

Submit your application through our recruitment system by 30.11. Please note that we process applications continuously and will proceed to interviews as soon as suitable candidates are found, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible!

For further information, please contact Christopher Murray or Jesse Korhonen firstname.lastname@eltelnetworks.com. Email is the most efficient way to send a call request. For general questions regarding the recruitment process or Eltel, please contact rekrytointi@eltelnetworks.com

Read more about Eltel and our work with data centers: [Services for data centers](https://www.eltelnetworks.fi/fi/palvelut/services-for-data-centers/)

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Why join Eltel?

At Eltel, you will be part of a team delivering some of the most demanding and exciting infrastructure projects in the Nordics. We offer an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your expertise in mission-critical electrical systems and play a key role in projects that support the digitalization and electrification of society.