IDC Procurement Business Manager

Business Unit

Cloud & Smart Industries Group (CSIG) is responsible for promoting the company's cloud and industry Internet strategy. CSIG explores the interactions between users and industries to create innovative solutions for smart industries via technological advancements such as cloud, AI, and network security. While driving the digitalization of retail, medical, education, transportation and other industries, CSIG helps companies serve users in smarter ways, building a new ecosystem of intelligent industries that connect users and businesses.

Position Overview

Tencent Cloud is seeking an IDC Procurement & Commercial Manager to support infrastructure expansion and carrier partnership development across Europe. This role focuses on sourcing and managing IDC resources within European markets, establishing strong commercial relationships with regional telecom operators, and optimizing network interconnection to enhance service quality for end users. You will contribute to localized deployment strategies across key European countries and strengthen long-term infrastructure partnerships to support business growth in the region.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate IDC providers and infrastructure partners across key European markets to support localized deployment and expansion
• Establish and manage commercial partnerships with major European telecom operators to enhance connectivity, reduce latency, and strengthen network reliability through peering and routing optimization
• Act as the key commercial contact for regional carrier partners, maintaining long-term strategic collaboration
• Coordinate with internal operations teams and external carriers to resolve network performance issues and support service optimization initiatives
• Provide insights into European carrier ecosystems, regulatory environments, and interconnection strategies to support regional infrastructure planning

Who We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree or above with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, telecom, or cloud-related environments
• Technical background in IDC, networking, or cloud infrastructure with practical experience working with telecom operators, cloud providers, or large-scale internet environments including CDN
• Strong understanding of peering, routing optimization, and interconnection models within carrier or IDC environments
• Proven commercial negotiation capability with experience managing cross-border carrier or infrastructure partnerships across multiple European markets
• Excellent working-level proficiency in both English and Chinese Mandarin, written and spoken, to manage internal and external communications and documentation
• Familiarity with contract structures and basic legal considerations in commercial negotiations; relevant cloud or networking certifications are advantageous; willingness to travel frequently across Europe

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.