Subregional Buyer (m/f/d)

Digital Realty is seeking a Subregional Buyer Central Europe (m/f/d) to join our global procurement team. In this role, you’ll ensure the timely availability of materials and services while maintaining strict adherence to DLR’s procurement standards. You’ll collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders across countries, supporting our infrastructure growth with smart sourcing decisions, supplier coordination, and purchase execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement & Sourcing: Source and procure materials and services based on Bill of Materials (BOM) and project needs.
• PO & Invoice Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Delivery Coordination: Track and expedite deliveries to meet project deadlines.
• Inventory Oversight: Manage stock levels and vendor lead times, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
• Supplier Engagement: Support supplier consolidation and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Change Support: Assist with system/process changes and deliver training in alignment with Train-the-Trainer models.
• Performance Reporting: Monitor KPIs, report on procurement activities, and track supplier performance.

Your Profile:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in procurement or supply chain; data center experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and contract interpretation.
• Soft Skills: Strong communicator, negotiator, and problem-solver; organized and adaptable.
• 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!