Category Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle
Department: Finance / Procurement – Group
Report to: Group Procurement Manager
Position type: Full-time
Location: Milan, Italy OR Marcoussis, France
Travel required: In Europe
Role Overview
The Category Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management related to technical or administrative campus operations, as well as retrofit and modernization projects across the group’s data centers. The role also manages Group costs (SGA or Overheads expenditures) and ensures procurement activities support the organization’s strategic and environmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Define and implement procurement strategies for the assigned categories, fully aligned with the group’s procurement strategy and objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to diversify and enrich the network.
- Conduct continuous market intelligence to anticipate trends and mitigate risks.
- Tendering and Contract Negotiation




- Lead RFx processes and tenders for the assigned categories in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Negotiate advantageous contracts while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.
- Manage contracts and monitor supplier performance, ensuring alignment between contractual services and actual deliverables while driving continuous improvement.
- Budget Management and Cost Control
- Monitor and manage procurement budgets to ensure cost‑effective purchasing practices.
- Identify and implement cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Provide regular financial reports on procurement activities and budget adherence.
- Compliance, Risk Management & Reporting
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
- Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop appropriate mitigation strateg

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