Procurement & Operations Coordinator

Constructor Group

Constructor University Bremen has appointed Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov — Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), FRS — as its President. In this strategic, part-time capacity, Prof. Novoselov provides intellectual direction, institutional prestige, and global scientific vision while retaining his primary commitments at NUS and IFIM. The Chief of Staff (CoS) reports exclusively to the President and exists to amplify his impact, protect his time, and translate intellectual strategy into institutional momentum. This is the single point of coordination between the President's agenda and the University's executive, academic, and administrative functions. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, operates with total discretion, thinks three moves ahead — and finds genuine satisfaction in making an exceptional mind more effective. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Presidential Time & Agenda Architecture * Own and orchestrate the President's calendar end-to-end — strategic prioritisation, preparation, and protection of deep work time * Manage all inbound requests (academic, institutional, media, VIP) — filter and triage with sound independent judgement * Prepare briefing materials, pre-reads, and context packs for every meeting and engagement * Ensure every commitment has a clear purpose, defined outcome, and proper follow-through Strategic Programme Execution * Translate the President's academic architecture vision into a tracked programme of University-wide initiatives * Coordinate cross-functionally with academic leadership and executive management to advance presidential priorities at pace * Monitor progress against strategic milestones; surface blockers early and resolve them proactively * Maintain the President's initiative register and drive accountability without creating bureaucracy Board & Stakeholder Liaison * Prepare materials and briefings for Board interactions; ensure presidential inputs are ready, timely, and impactful * Serve as a trusted interface between the President and the University's senior leadership team * Build and maintain relationships with key external partners: NUS, IFIM, CQT, QuEra, and global scientific networks * Manage Board member relationships on the President's behalf where appropriate Communications & Correspondence * Draft and manage high-level correspondence, academic communications, and institutional letters on behalf of the President * Ensure tone, precision, and intellectual calibre of all communications reflect the President's standing * Manage the President's representation at events where direct presence is not possible International Travel & Logistics * Plan and manage all travel end-to-end: itinerary design, transfers, accommodation, visa, briefings, connectivity * Coordinate with NUS/IFIM counterparts on scheduling and joint trips * Maintain a 10-hour rest buffer standard; optimise travel for productivity and recovery * Ensure full calendar sync and briefing packs mirrored for every trip Academic Initiative Support * Support recruitment of world-class faculty and postdoctoral talent aligned with the President's academic vision * Coordinate logistics of hybrid scientific collaboration model with global research groups * Prepare agendas and outcomes documentation for academic working groups chaired or attended by the President * Assist in building Constructor Labs concept — connecting academic programme to research infrastructure Operational Infrastructure * Oversee and coordinate the supporting administrative team engaged on President-related activities * Implement SOPs and tracking systems to ensure nothing is missed across parallel workstreams * Manage office-readiness, connectivity, and equipment procurement at Bremen and during travel * Handle confidential matters — institutional, personal, and strategic — with absolute discretion QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience * 5+ years as Chief of Staff, Senior EA, or Strategic Advisor supporting world-class scientific or academic leadership * Proven track record managing complex international schedules across multiple time zones and institutions * Experience in academic, research, or science-driven organisations strongly preferred * Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with calm and sound judgement Competencies & Character * Proactive mindset Anticipates needs before they arise; acts without waiting to be asked * Intellectual curiosity Engages genuinely with the President's scientific and academic world — not just the logistics around it * Operational excellence Implements systems and SOPs to eliminate error at high pace * Precision under pressure Detail-obsessive even when volume is high and changes are rapid * Judgement & discretion Trusted with sensitive institutional, personal, and strategic matters * Adaptive resilience Calm in fast-changing environments; stress-resistant, not avoidant * Communication finesse Writes and speaks at a level appropriate for Nobel Laureate correspondence and Board engagement Practical Requirements * Fluent English (written and spoken); German and/or Russian a significant advantage * Willing and able to travel internationally at short notice * Comfortable with a 6-day operational environment and rapid response expectations * Proficient with Outlook, Zoom, project tracking platforms, and AI productivity tools SUCCESS CRITERIA At 90 days: * Full operational command of the President's calendar and communication flows * Briefing systems, travel SOPs, and stakeholder directory established * Key relationships built with NUS/IFIM counterparts, Constructor executive team, and Board At 12 months: * The President's time is consistently protected and directed toward highest-value activities * Academic architecture programme has advanced materially — visible milestones achieved * The President describes the CoS as indispensable * Zero missed commitments, zero preparation failures, zero communication surprises   ABOUT CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY & THE PRESIDENT Constructor University Bremen is an English-language private research university in Germany, building a world-class physics-centred academic ecosystem inspired by the traditions of MIPT, Landau, and leading global institutions. The tagline is simple: Constructing the future. Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov FRS is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), awarded jointly with Andre Geim for the discovery of graphene. He holds a Royal Society Research Professorship and is a leading figure at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (IFIM). His appointment as President brings world-class scientific credibility and an ambitious vision for Constructor University's academic future. The Chief of Staff will work at the intersection of Nobel Laureate-level science, institutional strategy, and global academic network-building. It is a rare and extraordinary opportunity.

Datadog

The Legal team supports Datadog’s rapid growth by providing a wide range of legal services across a highly dynamic technology company, from driving new business via contracts and compliance efforts, to protecting Datadog’s offerings. Datadog’s Legal team collaborates with virtually every team across the organization, from engineering to product to marketing. Within Legal, the Commercial, Alliances & Procurement team focuses on all commercial engagements, channel and alliances agreements, procurement matters, and related legal topics across Datadog’s global footprint. We are a collaborative, people-first team that values acting as trusted advisors, communicating clearly, embedding inclusion, and holding ourselves accountable.  This role offers the chance to play a critical part in the success of a rapidly growing and innovative SaaS company in APJ, with a particular focus on our India and South East Asia regions. You will lead complex negotiations with Indian and South East Asia customers and partners and serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders with a strong focus on the India region as our business rapidly expands in that region. The position requires someone who can negotiate complex agreements with Indian customers, have deep expertise in navigating the legal regulatory landscape in India and South East Asia while also supporting broader APJ commercial activity. You will also have the opportunity to influence and refine Datadog’s contracting and compliance approach across these fast-evolving markets. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Deal Desk, Procurement, and Privacy. You will be expected to provide strong, practical solutions that balance legal risk with business objectives. This position will also give you exposure to cutting-edge SaaS technology areas such as privacy, security, and AI, allowing you to stay at the forefront of the industry. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: * Negotiate and close a variety of commercial agreements and ancillary documents to support customer sales and partner engagements across India and South East Asia. * Lead negotiations with Indian customers across all regions, as well as South East Asia customers, including from regulated sectors like BFSI. * Deliver practical and decisive legal guidance to internal business teams, exercising sound judgment on risk trade-offs and escalation decisions, functioning as a trusted advisor who translates business needs into contractual commitments and actionable legal advice. * Coach sales team members on negotiation strategies for Indian and South East Asia customers, including delivery of regular internal training sessions and office hours. * Support the ongoing improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and processes in line with emerging laws and regulations in India and South East Asia. * Support knowledge-sharing and mentorship across the Commercial Legal team, contributing to broader team initiatives and special projects. * Build and maintain strong relationships with Datadog stakeholders across the APJ region, including Deal Desk, People/HR, Procurement, and regional sales leadership. Who You Are:  * A seasoned lawyer (qualified in Singapore or another relevant jurisdiction) with at least 8 years’ law firm and/or in-house commercial transactional experience across Indian and other South East Asian jurisdictions,  * Someone with deep expertise in advising on Indian law and/or navigating its complex regulatory environments. As we grow rapidly across India, and expect many customers and prospects to sit in highly regulated industries like BFSI, this role will demand someone who can confidently navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape and the sector specific requirements our customers and prospects in India and South East Asia operate within. * Someone possessing strong familiarity with negotiating SaaS contracts, and related technology areas such as privacy, security, intellectual property, and AI. * Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Given the requirements of the role (particularly in supporting business and customers in India) conversational Hindi or Tamil and/or proficiency in one or more other another South East Asian language(s) would be valuable to enable negotiations, participate in customer meetings and collaboration with teams needed to support and build trust directly with customers and stakeholders in the India and South East Asia markets this role will support. * Someone who thrives in negotiating, communicating, educating, and comfortable leading sensitive conversations with both legal and business counterparts. * Someone with integrity, excellent judgment, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. You build strong collaboration channels with peers and stakeholders across the business and identify pathways to success with our customers. * Comfortable working independently, adhering to established processes, and able to recognize when to seek guidance. * Excited to drive contracts to closure and are comfortable partnering with clients in sales, where you will prioritize multiple deals simultaneously while supporting tight deadlines. * Able to work out of our Singapore office on a hybrid basis and serve as a local point of contact for the Legal Department in the region. Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.   Benefits and Growth: * Generous and competitive benefits package * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan * Continuous career development and pathing opportunities * Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space * Best in breed onboarding * Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally * Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #LI-Hybrid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.  Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.  Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.

Scaleway

OUR STORY:   🇪🇺 Join Scaleway and shape the sovereign cloud of tomorrow ! Since 1999, we have been designing secure, sustainable infrastructures aimed at supporting the most ambitious companies.   Historically known for our dedicated servers (Dedibox), we made a strategic shift to cloud computing in 2015. Staying true to our principles of simplicity, flexibility, and technical excellence, we have become one of the leading players in Europe in the sector.   With the rise of artificial intelligence, we have strengthened our commitment, supported by the Iliad Group, which is investing €3 billion to develop a serious, sovereign AI alternative to American and Asian giants.   Every day, thanks to our fast-growing portfolio of cloud and AI products (bare metal, containerization, serverless, AI, etc.), Scaleway proudly serves thousands of customer across the private and public sector, from corporations like France Télévisions or Hachette Livre, to fast-growing startups like Photoroom and Biolevate, to institutions like the City of Copenhagen.   📍 Our offices are located in Paris, Lille, Toulouse, Rennes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Lyon.   WHY WE NEED YOU? Our growth is driving us to strengthen our Supply Chain team to support production activities and ensure efficient procurement and stock management processes. Your mission will be to manage procurement operations and optimize supply chain processes in order to improve delivery performance and ensure component availability across our datacenters. YOUR FUTURE TEAM We work in a collaborative and international environment where the diversity of Scalers, combined with a spirit of sharing, helps bring new projects to life every day, advancing our ambitions together. You will be part of a team of 2 people. The team is responsible for managing procurement for production and spare parts, as well as leading Supply Chain improvement projects (KPI monitoring, ERP optimization). You will work closely with a Supply Chain Coordinator and interact regularly with cross-functional teams such as Purchasing, Logistics, Production, Hardware, Finance, and Accounting. YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Manage purchase orders and update delivery dates in the ERP Follow up with suppliers to confirm and secure delivery timelines Replenish spare parts stocks in datacenters Monitor and update monthly KPIs related to supply chain performance Contribute to stock analysis and optimization Update ERP Supply Chain master data Collaborate with internal teams to collect and update master data in our ERP Participate in improving On-Time Delivery performance Support the documentation and writing of supply chain procedures ABOUT YOU HARDSKILLS Academic background (Master’s degree level) in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field First experience (internship or apprenticeship) in procurement or supply chain, preferably in an industrial or technical environment Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo is a plus) Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for data analysis Familiarity with KPI monitoring and stock analysis ● Professional written and verbal communication in French and English