Regional Purchasing Manager

DIGITAL REALTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data center provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Regional Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement processes and manage teams across multiple regions. Role involves implementing new procurement systems and ensuring operational efficiencies. Candidates should have 7-10 years in procurement with strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in P2P, procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

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The Regional Purchasing Manager will play an integral role in support of sourcing and procuring services and goods for their Digital Realty subregion in close collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders across the corresponding countries (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, and other functions) to manage and execute strategic sourcing, supplier management and other activities to deliver on goals & requirements with differentiated value, resilience and cost management. in this role you will manage a team across different geographies.

Your main responsibilities are around the following topics:

• Strategic Procurement Management
• Implementing the new procurement IT system
• Materials Procurement and Sourcing
• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Delivery Management
• Team Leadership and Subregional Management
• Reporting on Performance
• Operational improvements
• 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
• Must have excellent verbal and written English skills, multiple languages a strong plus
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Able to adapt, multi-task, prioritize, take/give direction, and work independently and with timeline constraints
• Enjoys challenges, is goal oriented, and can work with autonomy
• Ability to navigate conflict with suppliers and company stakeholders