IONOS DE

Manager Procurement - Datacenter Infrastructure

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field, or an equivalent qualification.
Several years of professional experience in procurement, ideally within the data centre or IT infrastructure sector.
Sound technical and commercial expertise.
Market knowledge in the USA, the UK, and Spain.
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Experience leading contract negotiations.
Practical experience with P2P systems, ideally Coupa.
Very good written and spoken German and English.
A determined, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

Procure goods and services in the data centre sector for the US, UK, and Spanish markets.
Execute and negotiate supplier and framework agreements in collaboration with the relevant technical departments.
Analyze markets and suppliers in the specified countries to identify suitable suppliers and optimization opportunities.
Work closely with and support technical departments as required, including beyond the specified countries.
Manage RFP processes, supplier qualification, and certification.
Handle procurement processes using the P2P system landscape, including Coupa.
Ensure adherence to internal procurement guidelines and compliance requirements.
Contribute to the continuous development of procurement processes in an international context.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of procuring data centre-specific goods, such as electrical or cooling technology and long-lead equipment.
Knowledge of Spanish.

About IONOS

At IONOS, we don't just manage servers – we shape the digital future for more than 6.2 million customers worldwide with our solutions. As Europe's leading hosting provider and a pioneer in independent cloud solutions, we are building next-generation infrastructure – from sovereign cloud architectures and high-performance GPU clusters to integrated AI automation tools.

What drives us is digital sovereignty for Europe and real impact for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as large enterprises. We work in agile teams, rely on transparent structures, and believe that excellence and innovation only emerge through true team spirit.

Ready for your next step? Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

Tasks

Procurement of goods and services in the data centre sector for the US, UK and Spanish markets
Executing and negotiating supplier and framework agreements in collaboration with the relevant
technical departments
Market and supplier analysis in the aforementioned countries to identify suitable suppliers and
opportunities for optimisation
Working closely with and supporting the technical departments as required, including beyond the
aforementioned countries
Managing RFP processes as well as supplier qualification and certification
Handling procurement processes via our P2P system landscape (Coupa)
Ensuring adherence to internal procurement guidelines and compliance requirements
Contributing to the continuous development of procurement processes in an international context

Qualifications

A degree (in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar) or equivalent qualification.
Several years’ professional experience in procurement, ideally within the data centre or IT infrastructure sector.
Sound technical and commercial expertise.
Knowledge of procuring data centre-specific goods (e.g. electrical/cooling technology, long-lead
equipment) would be an advantage.
Market knowledge in the USA, the UK and Spain.
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Experience in leading contract negotiations.
Practical experience with P2P systems, ideally Coupa.
Very good written and spoken German and English; knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
A determined, independent and solution-oriented approach to work.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

Hybrid working model.
Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
Modern office space with very good transport connections.
Various employee discounts for activities and products.
Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
Numerous training and development opportunities.
Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

Application Note

We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.

About the Company

IONOS DE

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