Senior Infrastructure Acquisition Manager

Summary

Join Fastly's growing Global Network Infrastructure Team as a Senior Infrastructure Acquisition Manager (EMEA)! This role requires a blend of business and technical skills to manage network acquisition and expansion across EMEA. You will be responsible for negotiating and managing data center services, IP connectivity, and other infrastructure services. The position involves collaborating with various teams, analyzing network data, and mentoring team members. This remote role, based in the UK, offers flexibility and travel as needed. Fastly provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in negotiation and sourcing of data centre and connectivity services across Europe
• Specific experience in IP transit and peering negotiation for Content Delivery Network (CDN), Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Internet eXchanges
• Knowledge of the Interconnect environment in the region
• Knowledge of the Data Centre market
• Be an independent self-starter who can work with a high-degree of autonomy and independence
• Be capable of running and prioritizing multiple projects in the context of larger cross-functional initiatives
• Be organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong organizational and analytical skills, as well as the ability to use planning and analysis tools
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Provide input to develop the overall strategy and negotiation for Fastly’s network expansion goals across a defined region (EMEA)
• Evaluate and manage risk associated with global sourcing of datacentre and connectivity related services
• Operate as a key business partner to lead all aspects of the supplier lifecycle for Fastly’s portfolio of datacentre, IP connectivity, dark fiber, and other infrastructure services
• Manage a subset of supplier relationships. Assess supplier performance, spend, invoicing accuracy, and other internal metrics to drive efficiency
• Provide guidance to business leaders by understanding acquisition strategy, market dynamics, risk and exposure, and long-term planning
• Collaborate with Sales to better understand customer requirements and how they align with Fastly infrastructure investments
• Independently initiate and lead complex negotiations and contract reviews with suppliers
• Partner with project managers to guide deployments, upgrades, and augment activities
• Analyze network telemetry to develop interconnection strategies and work with partners to ensure that there is adequate capacity to meet business needs
• Participate in weekly network planning and capacity reviews; create budgets, forecasts, and related reports as necessary
• Provide mentorship to new and less experienced team members on the Network Acquisition team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge about other regions (North America, Latin America, APAC, etc.)
• Participation in technical or community forums and groups related to the field
• Additional language skills

Benefits

• Up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave
• Options for free medical/dental/vision plans
• An open vacation program that enables our folks to take the time they need to recharge
• Remote work
• Hybrid work model