Procurement Lead (Global) - Data centre

Location

Singapore

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing investment-backed full stack AI data centre platform (core + shell + AI infrastructure services) developing and operating data centre assets globally.

With an expanding portfolio of projects in multiple markets, the business is focused on delivering high-quality infrastructure supporting long-term digital and economic growth. The organisation combines an entrepreneurial culture with strong institutional backing and offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement practices across a growing regional platform.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of sourcing, tendering, supplier management and procurement governance across a portfolio of data centre development projects .

This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who enjoys building process, driving commercial outcomes and operating in a fast-moving environment. The successful candidate will work closely with development, engineering, construction, operations, finance and legal teams to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives and project requirements.

The role provides significant exposure to major capital projects, strategic supplier relationships and regional growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies, frameworks and policies across the organisation.


• Establish and maintain procurement processes, controls and governance structures.


• Develop reporting and KPI frameworks to measure procurement performance, savings delivery and supplier effectiveness.


• Support approval workflows, delegation of authority processes and internal compliance requirements.


• Promote best-practice sourcing methodologies throughout the organisation.

Sourcing & Tender Management

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities across construction, equipment and service categories.


• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender exercises from market engagement through contract award.


• Coordinate tender evaluations, supplier assessments and recommendation reports.


• Establish vendor prequalification and selection criteria alongside internal stakeholders.


• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers and contractors.


• Ensure sourcing events are conducted in a competitive, transparent and auditable manner.


• Support budget planning and spend management activities across development and operational projects.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across major spend categories.


• Conduct market benchmarking, should-cost analysis and total-cost-of-ownership assessments.


• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, framework agreements and strategic sourcing initiatives.


• Track and report cost savings and value creation outcomes.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and service providers.


• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and business reviews.


• Monitor supplier delivery, commercial performance and contractual compliance.


• Resolve commercial issues and manage supplier-related risks.


• Support the development of long-term supplier partnerships.

Project Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide procurement expertise throughout the project lifecycle.


• Work closely with development, construction, engineering, operations, finance and legal teams.


• Ensure procurement activities support programme schedules and delivery objectives.


• Assist in evaluating procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Procurement Systems & Reporting

• Support the administration and continuous improvement of procurement tools and systems.


• Maintain procurement records, contract databases and spend visibility.


• Produce regular reporting and analytics for management review.


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, legal requirements and internal controls.


• Manage supply chain risks, vendor dependencies and long-lead procurement considerations.


• Support responsible sourcing and sustainability objectives where appropriate.


• Maintain high standards of ethics, governance and professional conduct.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.


• Minimum 8 years of procurement, sourcing or commercial experience.


• Must have data centre construction procurement experience


• Experience managing competitive tender processes and supplier negotiations.


• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated cost-saving achievements.


• Experience supporting major capital projects, infrastructure, construction, industrial, energy or mission-critical environments.


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.


• Familiarity with procurement systems and requisition-to-pay workflows.


• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.