Procurement Manager (Data Center and Connectivity Domain)

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore,  you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world. 

We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for  AI, cloud, network, and security,  powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With  210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs,  your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe. 

You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as  Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix,  and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime. 

Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry?   Join a global team of  550+ professionals  building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem. 

We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager - Data Centre and Connectivity Domain.  The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle for connectivity and data centre services. This includes sourcing, supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, execution, and performance management. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, with an emphasis on operational excellence, timely contract renewals, cost control, and supplier compliance. The Procurement Manager also supports category strategies ensuring reliable and efficient procurement operations aligned with business needs.

What You'll Do:

Contract & Supplier Management

Own the full contract lifecycle: from market engagement and negotiation through execution, supplier onboarding, and performance tracking.

Ensure timely renewals, renegotiations, and proactive contract management to avoid service disruptions.

Drive contract compliance, enforce service-level agreements (SLAs), and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Maintain a contract calendar, ensuring timely action on renewals, extensions, and savings opportunities.

Tactical & Operational Procurement Execution

Manage and oversee sourcing activities including RFx preparation, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations.

Maintain an up-to-date repository of existing and potential service providers to enables prompt contractual execution.

Lead supplier onboarding processes and coordinate with internal stakeholders to enable timely service implementation.

Ensure procurement transactions are compliant with internal policies and documented properly.

Support and coordinate the operational workload of the procurement team, prioritizing business-critical tasks.

Cost Control & Savings Delivery

Track, validate, and report on cost savings achieved through contract renegotiations and sourcing efforts.

Identify opportunities to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) without compromising service quality or timelines.

Cross-functional Alignment & Process Improvement

Work closely with legal, finance, operations, and technical teams to align procurement activities with business and regulatory requirements.

Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance procurement cycle time, visibility, and efficiency.

Contribute to the development and refinement of sourcing strategies for key service categories.