Strategic Sourcing & Asset Lifecycle Lead

Data4 Group; France; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Data4 Group is seeking a Category Manager – Operations & Asset Lifecycle to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management for campus operations and data center projects across the group.

The role drives supplier negotiations, cross-country collaboration with operations and project teams, and sustainability initiatives, while managing costs and compliance to support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Procurement.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in procurement for Opex and Capex.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement procurement strategies aligned with the group’s objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to diversify the network.
• Lead RFx processes and tendering; negotiate advantageous contracts.
• Monitor budgets and provide regular procurement reports.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

International negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement

Job description

Data4 Group is seeking a Category Manager – Operations & Asset Lifecycle to lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management for campus operations and data center projects across the group.

The role drives supplier negotiations, cross-country collaboration with operations and project teams, and sustainability initiatives, while managing costs and compliance to support strategic objectives.