Industry: Data Centre 

onducive Working Environment

Location: CBD

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Support the development and implementation of the procurement strategy, and draft and maintain the underlying policies and processes, to deliver fast, cost-effective and compliant sourcing across the portfolio
• Build and maintain the KPI and reporting mechanism that measures performance against the function's strategic objectives
• Operationalise and administer delegation of authority, approval workflows, and procurement controls in line with governance and audit requirements

Sourcing & Tender Management

• Procurement and Tendering - Review all bid proposals, conduct bid evaluations, and prepare recommendation reports for tender awards. Validate approval notes before raising purchase requisitions and initiate Request for Approval (RFA) for all procurement activities. Ensure completeness and accuracy of purchase requisitions before issuing Purchase Orders (POs).
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities and the tender process, from requisition and RFx through evaluation, award, and contract execution
• Establish vendor selection and pre-qualification criteria in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
• Lead commercial negotiations on major data centre construction, equipment, and services packages
• Ensure tender processes are competitive, auditable, and aligned to project schedules
• During the data center operation phase, coordinate with the Operation team on budget planning, lead OPEX bidding and vendor selection, and liaise with the Finance team on contract execution and payment matters

Cost Efficiency & Value Delivery

• Drive year-on-year cost efficiency initiatives and track realised savings against baseline
• Apply should-cost, benchmarking, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis across major spend categories
• Identify opportunities for standardisation, volume aggregation, and long-term supply agreements across sites

Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop strategic vendor relationships with key OEMs, contractors, and service providers in the region
• Conduct (or drive) regular business review meetings with suppliers, covering performance, risk, and improvement plans
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and performance against contractual SLAs

DC Delivery & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide subject matter expert procurement input to current and upcoming data centre development projects
• Partner with D&C, engineering, operations, legal, and finance teams to align sourcing plans with project and business objectives

Procurement Systems & Data

• Administer and drive continuous improvement of the procurement system and e-Procurement tools supporting requisition-to-pay activities, and contribute to requirements definition for system enhancements or selection
• Maintain accurate procurement data, pipeline visibility, and spend reporting for management

Risk, Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure procurement activity complies with regulatory, ESG, and internal control requirements across all operating markets
• Manage supply chain risk, including lead-time exposure on long-lead data centre equipment
• Embed sustainability and green-by-design criteria into sourcing decisions and vendor evaluation

Reporting & Analytics

• Reporting & Analytics – Maintain and update key procurement reports, including the Monthly Procurement Report, Contracts and Procurement Dashboard, POs, and procurement transactions. Oversee the Competency Mapping Report to align procurement skills with business goals and manage the tracker.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in engineering, supply chain, business, or a related field; a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage.
• 8+ years of procurement and sourcing experience, ideally spanning construction, equipment, and services categories in a data centre, infrastructure, real estate, or other capital-project environment.
• Hands-on track record running end-to-end tenders — RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract execution.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a demonstrable record of cost savings and value delivery.
• Effective as a hands-on individual contributor, partnering across design & construction, engineering, operations, legal, and finance without a dedicated team.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of procurement / e-Procurement systems and requisition-to-pay processes.

Job ID: JOB-01361

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Kindly email your resume in a detailed Word format to carlo@peopleprofilers.com

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

People Profilers Pte Ltd

20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building Singapore 049705

+65 6950 9747   

EA License Number: 02C4944

Registration Number: R1100011

EA Personnel: Carlo Antonio Dela Cruz