Position Summary
Category Manager – Operations & Asset Lifecycle. Reports to the Group Procurement Manager. Full‐time role based in Milan, Italy or Marcoussis, France, with travel required within Europe. Department: Finance / Procurement – Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to secure high‐quality equipment and services cost‐efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple countries to align procurement strategies with project timelines and objectives.
- Drive sustainability across the supply chain by integrating CSR and ethical practices into procurement processes.
- Define and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories, aligned with the group strategy.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to diversify the network.
- Conduct continuous market intelligence to anticipate trends and mitigate risks.
- Lead RFx processes and tenders for assigned categories in close collaboration with stakeholders.




- Negotiate advantageous contracts while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Manage contracts and monitor supplier performance, ensuring delivery aligns with contractual services.
- Monitor and manage procurement budgets, identify cost‐saving opportunities, and provide regular financial reports.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Identify potential supply‐chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Distribute comprehensive reports to support informed decision‐making.

Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Procurement.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar role covering Opex and Capex procurement, preferably in data center, infrastructure or large‐scale industrial projects.
- Proven experience managing international tenders and negotiating complex contracts.
- Proven expertise in procuring services and equipment for maintenance, renova

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