Group Procurement Manager | Infrastructure

Group Procurement Manager | Infrastructure & HardwareCompany: team.blue is an ecosystem of 60+ successful brands working together across 22 European countries to provide its 3.5 million SMB customers with everything they need to succeed online by offering best-in-class expertise and services.Location: Flexible within EuropeReports to: Group Procurement DirectorTeam Context: Part of a growing procurement function supporting team.blue's €750M+ ARR operations across 22 countries.Position Summary:Lead and shape strategic procurement for data center infrastructure, hardware, and related technical services across our pan-European operations.This senior role requires deep expertise in IT infrastructure economics, server lifecycle management, and data center operations to drive consolidation and cost optimization.You will act as a strategic advisor to IT leadership while mentoring procurement team members and leading the infrastructure category implementation of our P2P transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Ownership (40%)Manage €50 million annual spend across server hardware, networking equipment, data center colocation, and infrastructure servicesDevelop sourcing strategies for server refreshes and standardization initiativesLead negotiations for data center contracts including power, cooling, rack space, and connectivityDrive hardware lifecycle planning with IT teams to optimize refresh cycles and residual valueStakeholder Management (25%)Partner with IT Infrastructure, Network Operations, and Security teams across 22 countriesFacilitate technical evaluation committees for hardware selection and proof-of-conceptsManage relationships with local IT managers to balance standardization with regional requirementsPresent quarterly business reviews to technical leadership on cost optimization initiativesCommercial & Contract Management (20%)Structure volume agreements leveraging 3.3M customer base for better pricing tiersNegotiate enterprise licensing agreements for VMware, backup solutions, and monitoring toolsManage warranty terms, SLAs, and break-fix contracts across multiple vendorsImplement price benchmarking against market indices for commodity hardwareSystems & Process Implementation (10%)Act as category lead for P2P implementation starting Q******Define hardware-specific approval workflows, sourcing templates, and contract repositoriesEstablish technical specifications library and standardized SKU catalog in P2PTrain IT stakeholders on self-service procurement and guided buying for standard hardwareDrive supplier enablement for PunchOut catalogs with key hardware vendorsBuild category performance dashboards and automated spend reportingProcess & Governance (5%)Integrate hardware procurement into P2P system with appropriate approval workflowsImplement asset tracking from procurement through disposal/recyclingEstablish compliance frameworks for equipment standards and security requirementsRequired Experience8+ years procurement experience with minimum 5 years focused on IT hardware/infrastructure categoriesExperience with DataCenter, server, storage and network is mandatoryHands-on experience with at least one enterprise procurement platform (Coupa, Ivalua, GEP, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, or similar)Proven track record managing data center vendor relationships (Equinix, Digital Realty, local providers)Experience with server/storage TCO models and capacity planningUnderstanding of networking equipment (Cisco, Juniper) procurement cyclesDemonstrated ability to lead category-specific module implementations (catalogs, sourcing events, contract management)Experience defining and optimizing P2P workflows, approval matrices, and spending thresholdsFamiliarity with EU data residency requirements and infrastructure compliancePreferred QualificationsExperience leading P2P implementation projects, particularly:Procurement and Invoicing modulesIntegration with NetSuite or similar ERP systemsSupplier onboarding and catalog managementSpend analytics and reporting dashboard configurationExperience in hosting, cloud service provider, or telecommunications environmentsKnowledge of hyperconverged infrastructure and cloud migration economicsTrack record of driving user adoption and change management for procurement systemsExperience with procurement analytics for spend visibilityExperience managing €10M+ annual category spendRight to WorkAt any stage, please be prepared to provide proof of eligibility to work in the country you're applying for.Unfortunately, we are unable to support relocation packages or sponsorship visas.ESGAt team.blue, our commitment to caring for the environment and each other is at the heart of everything we do.Our latest impact report showcases our ongoing ESG efforts and ambitious sustainability goals.Interested in learning more about our dedication to making a positive impact?Check it out here."Come as you are"Everyone is welcome here.Diversity & Inclusion are at our core.Far above any technical competence, we value respect, openness, and trusted collaboration.We do not tolerate intolerance.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionPurchasing and Supply ChainIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at team.blue by 2xGet notified about new Group Procurement Manager jobs in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-*****-Ljbffr