Subregional Head Buyer Central Europe

About the Role:

As a Subregional Head Buyer Central Europe (m/f/d) at Digital Realty, you'll be at the forefront of transforming procurement operations across multiple countries within your assigned subregion. Leading a team of Subregional Buyers, you'll oversee procurement execution, supplier management, and tactical sourcing strategies — all while driving compliance, efficiency, and cost optimization.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of procurement , support a major IT system rollout, and lead key change management initiatives in a high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of Subregional Buyers; foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Procurement Operations: Oversee tactical sourcing, PO creation, and supplier management across multiple countries.
• Delivery & Inventory Management: Ensure timely deliveries, manage vendor inventory levels, and support project timelines.
• Invoice & Budget Oversight: Verify invoices, resolve discrepancies, support budget goals, and ensure cost control.
• Performance Reporting: Track procurement KPIs and supplier performance; ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Change Management & Training: Drive adoption of new systems and processes; deliver targeted procurement training.

Your Profile:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; experience in procurement and in leadership.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: Detail-oriented with experience in contract negotiation and financial analysis.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities; adaptable and proactive in fast-paced environments.
• Languages: Fluent in both German and English (spoken and written).

What We Offer:

• Open door culture with short communications paths and flat hierarchies
• Personalized onboarding plan (buddy system), education programs
• Personal development options in a fast-growing environment
• Attractive social benefits (Flexible working hours, digital meal vouchers, bike leasing, pension plan, etc.)
• Many additional extras like free drinks, fresh fruit and team events

A bit about us

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents. We've 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you'll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We'll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver top-notch procurement strategies? If so, apply now to join our team