Procurement Lead

Company Description

Have you ever wondered why your favorite apps, social media content, and video games load in the blink of an eye? It's likely because of Gcore behind the scenes! Join a team that collaborates with industry giants like Intel, Dell, NVIDIA, Graphcore, and Equinix to accelerate AI training, provide cutting-edge cloud services, and optimize content delivery. If you are passionate about transforming the internet and contributing to cutting-edge innovations, come join us at Gcore! We are over 550 professionals and currently looking for a Procurement Lead. The Procurement Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle for connectivity and data center 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 Lead also supports category strategies and leads a small team in ensuring reliable and efficient procurement operations aligned with business needs.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

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.

• 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.

• Develop, implement and track Procurement KPIs.

Team Leadership

• Provide day-to-day guidance to the procurement team, ensuring high performance and professional development.

Act as an escalation point for supplier or contractual issues impacting delivery timelines or budgets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement and contract management experience, ideally within telecom, data center, or IT services.

• Strong track record of owning and executing the full procurement cycle—from sourcing through to supplier performance.

• Proficiency in contract negotiation, administration, and supplier performance management.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

• Experience leading or mentoring small procurement teams.

• Skilled in using procurement systems and tools for contract tracking, analysis, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills; English fluency required.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field (advanced degree or certifications a plus).

Additional Information

What We Offer:

We value our employees and offer a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth throughout your journey at Gcore:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working hours

• Remote, hybrid, or office work options depending on your role

• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year

• Private medical insurance for you and your family*

• 5 additional vacation days*

• Additional fully paid sick leave days*

• Allowance for significant life events and birthdays

• Language classes

• Modern office space with free snacks, drink and entertainment options*

• Team sports activities*

*Please be aware that this benefit may vary depending on your country.

About the Company Gcore is an international cloud and edge leader in providing first-class web performance, content delivery, and security. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices around the world, the company provides its solutions to global leaders in numerous industries. Millions of people worldwide use apps and play games based on our infrastructure and services: we are trusted by World of Tanks, Albion Online, Avast, Photon, Unity, Sandbox Interactive, and others. Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.