Category Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle Department: Finance / Procurement – Group Group Procurement Manager Full-time. DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient, and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers' digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs, and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable, and high-performance data hosting solutions. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility.

The Category

Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management related to technical or administrative campus operations, as well as retrofit and modernization projects across the group's data centers. Overseeing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to secure high-quality equipment and services in a timely, cost-efficiency manner. Collaborating with a diverse range of internal stakeholders—including operations teams, support teams, and project managers—across multiple countries to align procurement strategies with project timelines and objectives, while driving cross-functional initiatives.

Driving sustainability across the supply chain by integrating CSR and ethical practices into all procurement process and Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, this role is pivotal in ensuring that our procurement activities support our strategic and environmental objectives. Define and implement procurement strategies for the assigned categories, fully aligned with the group's procurement strategy and objectives. Identify, evaluate,



and onboard new suppliers to diversify and enrich the network.

Tendering and Contract Negotiation Negotiate advantageous contracts while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards. Manage contracts and monitor supplier performance, ensuring alignment between contractual services and vigente deliverables while driving continuous improvement.

Budget

Management and Cost Control Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure cost-effective purchasing practices. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality. Provide regular financial reports on procurement activities and budget adherence.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards. Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Bachelor's or master's degree in Procurement.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role covering both Opex and Capex procurement, preferably in the data center, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial project sectors. Demonstrated expertise in procuring services and equipment for the maintenance, renovation, and optimization of existing facilities—including multi-technical maintenance, facility management (FM), security services, connectivity, as well as the procurement of intellectual services and other infrastructure-related services. Expertise in negotiation and contract management, with proven experience in international procurement.

Proficient in cost analysis (TCO, should-cost analysis) and risk management. Strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment with procurement objectives. Fluent in both English and French. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. #

📌 Strategic Buyer Data center operations (Madrid)
🏢 Data4
📍 Madrid