Manager Procurement (f/m/d) Datacenter Infrastructure
About IONOS SE
At IONOS, we don't just manage servers – we shape the digital future for more than 6.2 million customers worldwide with our solutions. As Europe's leading hosting provider and a pioneer in independent cloud solutions, we are building next-generation infrastructure – from sovereign cloud architectures and high-performance GPU clusters to integrated AI automation tools. What drives us is digital sovereignty for Europe and real impact for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as large enterprises. We work in agile teams, rely on transparent structures, and believe that excellence and innovation only emerge through true team spirit. Ready for your next step? Become part of IONOS and grow with us.
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Tasks
- Procurement of goods and services in the data centre sector for the US, UK and Spanish markets
- Executing and negotiating supplier and framework agreements in collaboration with the relevant
technical departments - Market and supplier analysis in the aforementioned countries to identify suitable suppliers and
opportunities for optimisation - Working closely with and supporting the technical departments as required, including beyond the
aforementioned countries - Managing RFP processes as well as supplier qualification and certification
- Handling procurement processes via our P2P system landscape (Coupa)
- Ensuring adherence to internal procurement guidelines and compliance requirements
- Contributing to the continuous development of procurement processes in an international context
Qualifications
- A degree (in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or similar) or equivalent qualification.
- Several years’ professional experience in procurement, ideally within the data centre or IT infrastructure sector.
- Sound technical and commercial expertise.
- Knowledge of procuring data centre-specific goods (e.g. electrical/cooling technology, long-lead
equipment) would be an advantage. - Market knowledge in the USA, the UK and Spain.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Experience in leading contract negotiations.
- Practical experience with P2P systems, ideally Coupa.
- Very good written and spoken German and English; knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage.
- A determined, independent and solution-oriented approach to work.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team.
Qualifications
Our benefits in detail
- Hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
- At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
- Modern office space with very good transport connections.
- Various employee discounts for activities and products.
- Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
- Numerous training and development opportunities.
- Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.
Join our team
United Internet offers diverse opportunities for people who want to help shape the digital future. Those who want to contribute their strengths and grow in an innovative environment will find the right place with us.
Diversity enriches. Different cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, sexual orientations and religions as well as people with disabilities - we value diversity and encourage it. Because only teams that reflect all facets of society offer the best environment for creativity and make a company productive and distinctive. We value diversity and welcome all applications.
Contact
Questions?
IONOS SE
Recruiting Team IONOS
Hinterm Hauptbahnhof 3-5
D-76137 Karlsruhe
jobs@ionos.com
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