Regional Purchasing Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data solutions company is seeking a Regional Purchasing Manager in London. The role involves overseeing procurement strategies, supplier management, and team leadership across geographies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in procurement, especially in a leadership capacity, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment with ample career development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Inclusive environment

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Implement the new procurement IT system.
• Manage a team across different geographies.

Skills

Strategic Procurement Management

Excellent negotiation skills

Team Leadership

PO Management

Verbal and written English proficiency

Ability to adapt and multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Regional Purchasing Manager will play an integral role in supporting sourcing and procuring services and goods for their Digital Realty subregion. This role requires close collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders across the corresponding countries, including Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and other functions. The manager will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, and other activities to deliver value, resilience, and cost management. In this role, you will manage a team across different geographies.

Your main responsibilities include:

1. Strategic Procurement Management
2. Implementing the new procurement IT system
3. Materials Procurement and Sourcing
4. Purchase Order (PO) Management
5. Delivery Management
6. Supplier Consolidation
7. Team Leadership and Subregional Management
8. Reporting on Performance
9. Operational Improvements
10. Supporting the EMEA Sourcing Director

What you'll need:

• Minimum finished bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in P2P, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Extended experience in PO Management
• Excellent verbal and written English skills; multiple languages are a strong plus.
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to adapt, multi-task, prioritize, take/give direction, and work independently within timelines
• Enjoys challenges, goal-oriented, and autonomous work style
• Ability to navigate conflicts with suppliers and stakeholders

About us:

Digital Realty connects companies and data by providing data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, our global data center platform, offers a secure environment and a proven PDx methodology for powering innovation and managing Data Gravity challenges.

We have over 300 facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents, offering extensive global reach.

What we offer:

Join a passionate, innovative team committed to meeting our customers' evolving needs. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Collaborate across business areas, challenge existing processes, and implement your ideas. We also provide ample development opportunities for a rewarding career. Apply now and shape our future!