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Examples of critical services are Facilities Management services and Specialist Services contracts such as DRUPs, UPS, CRACS, STSs, chillers, physical security, all operational supplier OPEX with operational budget reporting, PPM and Reactive performance etc. Noncritical services are technical and non technical cleaning, cross connects, deliveries, smart hands and eyes, catering, and landscaping. The Facilities Services Contracts Manager supports the operations team with tools to manage the critical site services, such as contracts, performance evaluations, tendering exercises and acts as escalation point of contact if required. You will also ensure that everyone working on site, is aware and abiding by the procurement policies and guidelines.\nKey Responsibilities:\nEnsuring all service provider contracts include requirements for maintaining both critical and noncritical assets.\n\nEnforcing adherence to Health and Safety statutory requirements, aligned with both corporate and local policies.\n\nOverseeing that all site activities comply with procurement policies and guidelines.\n\nLeading the tendering and negotiation process to secure the best price/quality balance for services.\n\nResponsible for procuring all critical and noncritical services (with 30+ providers) and coordinating noncritical services.\n\nManaging and maintaining all documentation related to noncritical service providers, requiring strong organisational skills.\n\nManaging and maintaining all documentation related to noncritical service providers, requiring strong organisational skills.\n\nSupporting the Operations team in holding vendors accountable to these KPIs and SLAs.\n\nAbout you\nYou’re a commercially astute and highly organised contracts professional with strong experience managing complex facilities and service contracts within operational environments. You understand the importance of balancing service quality, cost, compliance, and operational resilience, and you’re confident managing both critical and non-critical suppliers through tendering, negotiation, contract management, and ongoing performance reviews.\nYou build strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers, setting clear expectations through KPIs and SLAs and holding suppliers accountable for delivery. With a strong understanding of procurement processes, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial governance, you ensure contracts and services remain compliant, competitive, and aligned with operational needs. Proactive, detail-focused, and confident in negotiation, you work collaboratively with Operations and Project teams to resolve issues, manage risk, and continuously improve supplier performance.\nKey Requirements:\nDeep understanding of contract requirements for both critical and noncritical assets.\n\nKnowledge of Health and Safety statutory requirements and ability to enforce compliance with corporate and local policies.\n\nExpertise in tendering, negotiating, and securing contracts that balance quality and cost.\n\nStrong organisational skills for managing documentation and service provider records.\n\nSkills in supporting teams to hold vendors accountable and conducting regular performance evaluations.\n\nExcellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external service providers.\n\nAbility to work effectively across groups, including operations, management, and project teams.\n\nAbout Global Switch\nYou might not know it, but you use a data centre like Global Switch every day. Whether you're browsing the web, streaming, playing a game, or simply making a purchase, you are relying on data centres around the world. Global Switch is a trusted name in the industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to long-term partnerships and sustainability.\nWe value excellence and teamwork, and we always strive to deliver the best customer service and satisfaction. We are a team of skilled and passionate professionals, proud of who we are and what we do. 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