Senior Infrastructure Acquisition Manager

Summary

Join Fastly's growing Global Network Infrastructure Team as a Senior Infrastructure Acquisition Manager in EMEA! This role blends business acumen and technical expertise, focusing on negotiating and managing data center services, IP connectivity, and other infrastructure acquisitions. You will be responsible for developing acquisition strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. The position requires significant experience in negotiating data center and connectivity services in Europe, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Fastly offers a remote position based in the UK with a hybrid work model and travel as needed. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

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

• This position is remote but based in the UK
• Fastly currently embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles which allows employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home
• This position will require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your needs. Our offerings may vary depending on the country where you work and are subject to change