EMEA Data Center Ops & Supply Chain Director

Vantage Data Centers Ireland Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market compensation

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking an experienced Operations Procurement Director to lead EMEA regional procurement and lifecycle support for data centre infrastructure, acting as the commercial and supply chain partner to Data Centre Operations, Regional COOs, and site teams.

You will drive supplier governance, negotiate contracts, manage maintenance and spares, and ensure uptime, security, and cost efficiency across the region, aligning global standards with local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of leadership experience in procurement, supply chain, infrastructure services, or data centre operations support.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMEA regional procurement execution for data centre operating services, ensuring uptime and operational efficiency.
• Govern supplier performance frameworks and regional contracts (R&M, PM, security services).
• Drive supplier negotiations, regional SLA alignment, and escalation management.

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking an experienced Operations Procurement Director to lead EMEA regional procurement and lifecycle support for data centre infrastructure, acting as the commercial and supply chain partner to Data Centre Operations, Regional COOs, and site teams.

You will drive supplier governance, negotiate contracts, manage maintenance and spares, and ensure uptime, security, and cost efficiency across the region, aligning global standards with local regulatory requirements.