Strategic Buyer Data center operations
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - Data4 in Cornaredo
Category Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle
Department: Finance / Procurement – Group
Report to: Group Procurement Manager
Position type: Full-time.
Location: Milan, Italy OR Marcoussis, France
Travel required: in Europe.
DATA4'S MISSION
DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient, and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.
DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs, and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable, and high-performance data hosting solutions.
DATA4 VALUES
At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are :
- To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility.
- To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate.
- To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Category Manager - Operations & Asset Lifecycle is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract management related to technical or administrative campus operations, as well as retrofit and modernization projects across the group’s data centers. Additionally, the role encompasses the management of Group costs (SGA or Overheads expenditures).
The Role will typically include:
- Overseeing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to secure high-quality equipment and services in a timely, cost-efficient manner.
- Collaborating with a diverse range of internal stakeholders—including operations te