Procurement Manager

Always wanted to challenge the obvious and make great things happen? At Goodman we create space for your greatness.

Goodman is a provider of essential infrastructure. We own, develop and manage high quality, sustainable logistics properties and data centers in major global cities, that are critical to the digital economy. Our global power bank of 5.0 GW includes completed data center facilities, secured power and potential data center projects across 13 major international cities. This has been built up over time through our expertise in securing land, planning and power in highly sought after locations in major global cities. As we expand our footprint across Europe, we are expanding our European Data Centre operations Team with aProcurement Manager who will oversee the sourcing of goods and services, drive cost efficiencies, and reduce OPEX spend. He/she will continuously assess and optimize procurement strategies and plans in line with changing economic conditions.

More concretely, this means you will get the opportunity to:

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical data centre components (e.g., power, cooling, racks, networking, cabling, security systems).• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for data centre infrastructure and services.• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost efficiencies and mitigate supply risks.• Maintain and enhance relationships with key vendors and service providers.

Procurement Operations• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and approvals in accordance with company policies.• Coordinate procurement activities with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Cost & Risk Management• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies for critical components.• Ensure compliance with corporate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing policies.

Contract & Policy Compliance• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to review and manage contracts, NDAs, and vendor agreements.• Ensure adherence to procurement governance, data security, and confidentiality standards.Continuous Improvement• Contribute to process improvements and procurement system optimization.• Stay current on market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.…

In this role, you report to the Lead DC Operations Europe.

Do you recognize yourself?

• You have a master degree and acquired min. 5 years or relevant experience in procurement within an international environment.
• You have a strong understanding of cost drivers, total cost of ownership (TCO), and budgeting principles
• You have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.
• You are a strong communicator and fluent in English. Additional languages are an asset.
• You are not afraid to challenge the obvious and continuously look for improvement opportunities
• You are not afraid to take initiative and take responsibility for your actions
• You have a talent for bringing structure and looking at things from different angles

Not sure if you fit the profile? Let’s find out together!

Let’s introduce ourselves a little more:

Goodman owns, develops, and manages modern industrial real estate including logistics facilities, data centres and business parks in strategic locations around the world. In total, we have a team of around 1.000, located across 5 continents. In Continental Europe we are active in 7 countries, including offices in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, München and Paris.

Contrary to traditional organisations where leadership is based on hierarchy, ours is based on individual ownership and accountability. Most importantly, we want to make room for growth for everyone to remain agile in responding to the constantly changing world, to increase effectiveness, act with respect and contribute to greatness.

How do we look at the world of tomorrow?

At Goodman we believe we all have a role to play in safeguarding the future for next generations. Therefore, sustainability is the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we foster a sustainable and inclusive working environment for all our employees but also, throughout all our projects, we are continuously challenging ourselves to make sustainability a reality. All of this is part of Goodman’s DNA and at the centre of everything we do. At Goodman, we believe it’s not enough to talk the talk — we also need to walk the walk!