Procurement Manager, Data Center and Connectivity Domain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Cyprus, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete procurement and contract lifecycle for connectivity and data center services.

• Engage in market exploration, supplier sourcing, assessment, negotiation, onboarding, execution, and performance monitoring.

• Ensure timely contract renewals and renegotiations to prevent service interruptions.

• Promote contract adherence, enforce service level agreements (SLAs), and implement corrective measures.

• Maintain a contract calendar that includes renewals, extensions, and opportunities for savings.

• Prepare RFx documents, assess suppliers, and make recommendations for awards.

• Keep a repository of current and potential service providers.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding and liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely service implementation.

• Ensure procurement transactions align with internal policies and are thoroughly documented.

• Assist and coordinate the operational workload of the procurement team.

• Monitor, validate, and report on cost savings derived from renegotiations and sourcing efforts.

• Identify opportunities for total cost of ownership optimization.

• Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and technical teams.

• Suggest and implement enhancements to procurement processes.

• Contribute to sourcing strategies for critical service categories.

• Develop, execute, and monitor procurement key performance indicators (KPIs).

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the data center, colocation, cloud infrastructure, telecom, or related sectors.

• Strong understanding of colocation and data center services.

• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple sourcing requests concurrently.

• Strong organizational skills and coordination capabilities.

• Commercial acumen and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

• Proactive and relationship-focused approach to market engagement and supplier management.

• Existing connections with colocation providers or data center operators are preferred.

• Experience in supporting infrastructure sourcing or colocation sales activities is preferred.

• Familiarity with major global data center markets is preferred.

• Exposure to enterprise or large-scale infrastructure settings is preferred.

• Experience in customer-facing or commercially oriented infrastructure roles is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Flexible working hours with hybrid or remote options based on your role.

• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days each year.

• Private medical insurance covering you and your family.

• Additional paid vacation and sick leave days.

• Support for significant life events and celebrations.

• Language courses to facilitate personal growth and connection.

• Modern, inviting offices stocked with snacks, drinks, and entertainment options.

• Opportunities for team sports and social events.