EMEA Data Center Ops & Supply Chain Director

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers seeks a Director of EMEA Data Center Operations Services & Supply Chain to lead regional procurement execution, maintenance frameworks, and supplier governance across Europe, Middle East and Africa. You will partner with Data Center Operations, regional COOs and site leadership to ensure uptime, security and cost efficiency.

The role requires deep experience in data center operations, strategic sourcing, and contract management, with a track record of improving supplier

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in regional procurement and supply chain for data centers.
• Strong experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and SLAs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost, risk, and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA procurement execution for data center operating services.
• Own regional supplier governance, QBRs/SBRs and KPI tracking.
• Develop regional spares, maintenance, and lifecycle strategies.
• Coordinate with Data Center Operations, COOs and site leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement strategy

Supply chain management

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Data center operations knowledge

Education

12+ years leadership experience in procurement, supply chain, infrastructure services, or data center operations

Job description

Vantage Data Centers seeks a Director of EMEA Data Center Operations Services & Supply Chain to lead regional procurement execution, maintenance frameworks, and supplier governance across Europe, Middle East and Africa. You will partner with Data Center Operations, regional COOs and site leadership to ensure uptime, security and cost efficiency.

The role requires deep experience in data center operations, strategic sourcing, and contract management, with a track record of improving supplier