Subregional Head Buyer Europe; m​/f​/d

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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,
• Many additional extras like free drinks, fresh fruit and team events