Global Opex Procurement Lead for Data Centres

VIRTUS Data Centres; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIRTUS Data Centres is seeking an Opex Procurement Manager to lead multi-country tenders (UK, Germany, Italy) for Facilities Management, Security and Cleaning. You will own strategy, market engagement, documentation, evaluations, negotiations and mobilisation, working with Operations, Finance, Legal and site teams.

The role covers broader opex procurement, supplier governance, cost optimisation and process improvements, with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving, governance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline.
• Proven procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience in data centres, critical infrastructure, facilities management, telecoms or operational services.
• End-to-end tender management experience: strategy, PQQ/ITT, market engagement, evaluation, negotiation and mobilisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the re-tender of FM, Security and Cleaning across UK, Germany and Italy with governance and timely delivery.
• Develop procurement strategy, evaluation criteria and commercial templates; secure approvals before market engagement.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder groups and external consultants to deliver end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strengthen governance and reporting; ensure compliance with procurement policy and audit trails.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance

Education

Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Contract repositories

Procurement reporting tools

Job description

VIRTUS Data Centres is seeking an Opex Procurement Manager to lead multi-country tenders (UK, Germany, Italy) for Facilities Management, Security and Cleaning. You will own strategy, market engagement, documentation, evaluations, negotiations and mobilisation, working with Operations, Finance, Legal and site teams.

The role covers broader opex procurement, supplier governance, cost optimisation and process improvements, with hands-on delivery in a fast-moving, governance-driven environment.