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Job Title: Director of Procurement – OFCI, EMEA Location: Spain (Required) Type: Full-Time Reports to: SVP of Global Supply Chain & Procurement (US-based) Travel: Regular (approx. 20–30%) across EMEA project sites, OEM facilities, and global leadership meetings. Position Overview A leading hyperscale data centre developer is executing one of the most ambitious expansion programmes in the industry. With a pipeline exceeding 1 gigawatt of capacity across EMEA — spanning confirmed markets in Spain, Germany, and Denmark, plus expansion into the Middle East and additional markets to be announced in the coming months — the organisation is establishing its European procurement function and seeks a leader to own it. Reporting directly to the SVP of Global Supply Chain & Procurement, you will serve as the procurement authority across Europe and beyond: designing the function from first principles, building a regional team, and owning the end-to-end OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) supply chain for all EMEA campus builds. Active markets include Spain, Germany, and Denmark, with further expansion into the Middle East and additional markets planned. You will act as the primary escalation point for executive-level risk communication, navigating the complexity of multi-country vendor ecosystems, EU regulatory requirements, and localised lead-time dynamics — while maintaining alignment with global procurement standards. This role is suited to a proven leader who has operated at the intersection of hyperscale data centre infrastructure and European supply chain management — and who is energised by building something new. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Programme Ownership EMEA OFCI Programme Build-Out: Establish the EMEA procurement function, including team structure, vendor frameworks, approval hierarchies, and process documentation. Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of EMEA-based Procurement Managers across key markets. Set KPIs, provide technical mentorship, and ensure regional consistency in procurement execution. Daily Operational Ownership: Lead the end-to-end execution of all EMEA OFCI equipment procurement activities — from initial budget forecasting through factory inspections, logistics coordination, and on-site commissioning close-out. Executive Communication & Financial Oversight C-Suite Reporting: Translate complex EMEA supply chain data into clear, actionable briefings for the Executive Leadership Team. Own the narrative on budget variances, lead-time shifts, and risk mitigation across EMEA projects. Budget & CAPEX Stewardship: Maintain a comprehensive view of all EMEA project budgets. Ensure total cost of ownership (TCO) goals are met and that the procurement team is driving value at every stage of the RFP and award process. Multi-Currency Financial Management: Manage procurement budgets denominated in EUR, GBP, and other regional currencies. Apply FX risk mitigation strategies appropriate to capital equipment procurement timelines. Supply Chain Resilience & Escalation Management Disruption Response & War Room Leadership: Act as the primary architect of recovery plans when EMEA or global supply chain shocks occur. Lead rapid-response efforts to source alternative components, pivot logistics, or re-sequence deliveries. Force Majeure & Claims Management: Lead commercial and legal responses to vendor-claimed delays. Evaluate Force Majeure validity and negotiate liquidated damages or recovery schedules to protect the company’s contractual position, with sensitivity to jurisdiction-specific contract law across EU member states. Strategic Buffer & Inventory Planning: Develop and maintain a Regional Strategic Reserve strategy, identifying when to pre-purchase long-lead components to mitigate EMEA-specific market volatility (e.g. transformer lead times, switchgear capacity constraints). endor Ecosystem & Cross-Functional Collaboration EMEA OEM Relationship Ownership: Build and manage relationships with key European OEMs and regional distributors across electrical, mechanical, and modular equipment categories. Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and enforce quality, delivery, and pricing accountability. Supply Base Diversification: Continuously evaluate the European and global market for Tier 2 and emerging vendors. Lead technical and commercial vetting of new entrants to avoid over-reliance on a single OEM in any equipment category. Value Engineering & Switch-Out Leadership: In periods of extreme lead-time constraint, lead cross-functional sessions with Engineering to identify technically viable, more immediately available equipment alternatives without compromising site reliability standards. Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the bridge between Construction, Engineering, Finance, and OEM partners across EMEA. Attend major project and vendor milestone meetings to ensure alignment on project need dates. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Schedule adherence: Zero project delays attributed to OFCI equipment delivery across EMEA builds. Budget integrity: Maintaining EMEA project spend within ±2% of the procurement baseline. Escalation resolution time: Average time to resolve critical supply chain bottlenecks within defined SLAs. Team build & retention: Successful hiring, ramp, and retention of EMEA Procurement Managers within agreed timelines. Vendor performance: OEM on-time delivery rates and defect rates measured against contractual KPIs. The Ideal Profile The Builder-Leader: You have built procurement functions before, not just managed existing ones. You know what good looks like and can create it in a new geography. Operationally Fluent in Europe: You understand European logistics networks, EU VAT/import frameworks, and the cultural and regulatory nuances of doing business across multiple EMEA jurisdictions. Cool Under Pressure: When a critical-path delivery is delayed, you analyse the options, communicate the risk, and lead the team toward resolution. Executive Presence: You are equally effective presenting a capital risk assessment to senior leadership as you are on the floor of a transformer factory in Valencia or Bilbao. Bilingual Advantage: Business-level English is required. Fluency in Spanish or German is a significant advantage for vendor negotiations and local team leadership. Qualifications Experience: 12–15+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Construction Management, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management or Director-level role. Sector Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in data centre infrastructure procurement, specifically across Electrical (MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS/BESS), Mechanical (cooling, CRAC/CRAH), and Modular systems. EMEA Market Knowledge: Demonstrated experience managing multi-country procurement programmes across at least two EMEA jurisdictions. Familiarity with CE marking, EU machinery directive, and country-specific import/duty frameworks. Financial Acumen: Proven experience managing CAPEX budgets exceeding €400M+ with a focus on risk-adjusted forecasting and multi-currency management. Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel regularly across EMEA project sites and to the organisation’s US headquarters (typically quarterly) to maintain alignment with global leadership. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent. MBA or relevant professional certification (CIPS, APICS) is a plus. Right to Work: Must hold the legal right to work in Spain without visa sponsorship at the time of application. This organisation is not looking for someone to maintain a programme — it is looking for someone to build one. With a live pipeline exceeding 1 gigawatt of EMEA capacity already underway, current builds are active in Spain, Germany, and Denmark, with further expansion into the Middle East and additional markets planned. This is a foundational leadership role with direct access to the SVP of Global Supply Chain & Procurement and full visibility to the executive team. If you are driven by building something consequential at scale, working alongside a fast-moving global organisation, and owning a function that directly determines whether hyperscale infrastructure gets delivered on time and on budget, this is the opportunity.
