EMEA, Head of Procurement

DayOne; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne is seeking an experienced EMEA Head of Procurement to lead CAPEX sourcing and regional strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will define procurement programs, govern key contracts, and drive cost efficiency while partnering with Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations.

Fluency in English and 15+ years in asset-heavy procurement are required; an MBA or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• 15+ years’ progressive procurement experience, including significant leadership in CAPEX, capital projects, construction, infrastructure, data centres, real estate development, energy, utilities, logistics or other asset-intensive environments.
• Experience leading procurement for large-scale capital investment programmes, ideally across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Professional procurement accreditation such as CIPS, MCIPS, ISM, CSCP or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the EMEA procurement strategy for CAPEX, construction, engineering, professional services, equipment, MEP, facilities and other project-related spend categories.
• Own end-to-end procurement for major capital investment programmes, from early project planning and market engagement through tendering, negotiation, contract award, delivery governance and supplier performance management.
• Establish scalable regional sourcing models, supplier frameworks, preferred vendor panels and rate-card structures that support rapid multi-country data centre expansion.
• Partner with Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations teams to align procurement strategies with project timelines, budgets, technical specifications, risk appetite and investment objectives.
• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFI, RFQ and RFP processes, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiation strategy and award recommendations for high-value CAPEX packages.
• Negotiate robust commercial agreements, including master service agreements, framework agreements, construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, statements of work and service-level commitments.
• Drive cost competitiveness through total cost of ownership analysis, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, value engineering, market intelligence and disciplined change-order management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, OEMs, engineering partners, consultants and service providers across EMEA.
• Implement supplier governance, KPI dashboards, QBRs and performance improvement plans to ensure quality, delivery, safety, sustainability, compliance and commercial performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement pipeline, committed spend, savings, risks, supplier performance, claims exposure, budget variance and CAPEX forecast accuracy.
• Strengthen procurement policies, approval workflows, tender governance, contract controls and audit readiness across the EMEA region.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing regional procurement team, embedding a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAPEX procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree or MBA is preferred

Job description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

EMEA Head of Procurement

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

About the Role

As EMEA Head of Procurement at DayOne, you will lead the regional procurement function across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with a primary focus on CAPEX, capital investment programmes and large-scale data centre development. You will define and execute procurement strategies that enable DayOne’s rapid international growth, ensuring that major capital projects are sourced, contracted and delivered with commercial discipline, strong governance and measurable value. This is a senior regional leadership role for a commercially astute procurement leader with deep experience in capital-intensive environments such as data centres, infrastructure, real estate development, construction, energy, utilities, logistics or other relevant capital investment businesses. You will partner closely with Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations leaders to optimise investment outcomes, mitigate project risk and build scalable supplier partnerships across EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the EMEA procurement strategy for CAPEX, construction, engineering, professional services, equipment, MEP, facilities and other project-related spend categories.


• Own end-to-end procurement for major capital investment programmes, from early project planning and market engagement through tendering, negotiation, contract award, delivery governance and supplier performance management.


• Establish scalable regional sourcing models, supplier frameworks, preferred vendor panels and rate-card structures that support rapid multi-country data centre expansion.


• Partner with Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations teams to align procurement strategies with project timelines, budgets, technical specifications, risk appetite and investment objectives.


• Lead complex sourcing events, including RFI, RFQ and RFP processes, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiation strategy and award recommendations for high-value CAPEX packages.


• Negotiate robust commercial agreements, including master service agreements, framework agreements, construction contracts, equipment supply agreements, statements of work and service-level commitments.


• Drive cost competitiveness through total cost of ownership analysis, benchmarking, should-cost modelling, value engineering, market intelligence and disciplined change-order management.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, contractors, OEMs, engineering partners, consultants and service providers across EMEA.


• Implement supplier governance, KPI dashboards, QBRs and performance improvement plans to ensure quality, delivery, safety, sustainability, compliance and commercial performance.


• Provide executive-level reporting on procurement pipeline, committed spend, savings, risks, supplier performance, claims exposure, budget variance and CAPEX forecast accuracy.


• Strengthen procurement policies, approval workflows, tender governance, contract controls and audit readiness across the EMEA region.


• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing regional procurement team, embedding a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA is preferred. Minimum 15+ years’ progressive procurement experience, including significant leadership experience in CAPEX, capital projects, construction, infrastructure, data centres, real estate development, energy, utilities, logistics or other asset-intensive environments. Proven experience leading procurement for large-scale capital investment programmes, ideally across multiple countries in EMEA. Strong track record in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier governance, contract negotiation and commercial risk management for high-value project spend. Experience working with senior stakeholders in Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations, with the ability to influence executive decision-making. Professional procurement accreditation such as CIPS, MCIPS, ISM, CSCP or equivalent is preferred.

Skills & Attributes

Deep commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, speed, quality, risk, sustainability and long-term supplier value. Strong understanding of CAPEX procurement, construction contracts, MEP packages, equipment sourcing, professional services, technical scopes and project delivery lifecycles. Excellent negotiation skills, with proven ability to structure complex agreements and manage claims, variations, change orders and supplier performance issues. Strategic and analytical mindset, with experience using spend analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking and total cost of ownership models to inform decisions. Highly effective stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence operating at executive level and influencing across matrixed, multi-country environments. Strong leadership capability, with experience building teams, setting operating rhythms, developing talent and driving procurement transformation. Sound understanding of procurement systems, ERP tools, contract management platforms, governance frameworks and financial controls. Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are advantageous.

Why Joining DayOne

At DayOne, we’re redefining how data centres are built and operated — with sustainability, innovation and precision at our core. As EMEA Head of Procurement, you will play a critical role in shaping how we source, contract and deliver major capital investments across the region. You will have the opportunity to build scalable procurement capability, influence strategic supplier partnerships and support the delivery of mission-critical infrastructure in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About DayOne

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.