Procurement Manager 

Location: Hong Kong

Role is for a fast growing data centre operator with great funding and growth plans.

 

Overview

Our client is a rapidly expanding international company operating large-scale data centre and critical infrastructure facilities. With ongoing growth across multiple regions, the Procurement Manager will play a key role in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations to support complex, high-value construction and operational requirements.

This role requires a commercially minded procurement professional who can operate in a fast-paced, technical environment with global supply chain considerations.

Position Summary

Title: Procurement Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Locations: Hong Kong

Purpose: To lead procurement processes that ensure cost effectiveness, supplier compliance, and operational continuity across the organisation's international projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Identify, assess, and negotiate with suppliers across a variety of technical and non-technical categories.


• Support sourcing strategies aligned with engineering, construction, and operations needs across multiple markets.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Build strong, long-term supplier partnerships to ensure reliability and service quality.


• Oversee contract negotiations, renewals, performance monitoring, and risk assessments.

Cost & Commercial Analysis

• Conduct cost benchmarking, price modelling, and value-for-money assessments.


• Recommend cost optimisation strategies to internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities follow internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Mitigate commercial and operational risks through structured processes and documentation.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Streamline procurement workflows to improve efficiency and transparency.


• Work closely with project management, operations, finance, engineering, and leadership teams to align procurement with business priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: Strong background in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management. Experience in technical procurement (e.g., construction materials, MEP systems, IT hardware, power/cooling equipment) is beneficial.


• Skills: Excellent negotiation ability, analytical skills, commercial acumen, and communication skills.


• Knowledge: Understanding of data centre, infrastructure, or industrial supply categories is an advantage.


• Personal Traits: Detail-oriented, proactive, cost-conscious, and comfortable working in a fast-moving international organisation.

How This Role Differs From Typical Procurement Roles

Key Considerations

• High Impact: Procurement choices directly influence operational uptime and successful delivery of new facilities.


• Global Supply Interaction: Requires engagement with international vendors, logistics partners, and regulatory environments.


• Career Development: Fast-growing business with significant involvement in large-scale infrastructure expansion.

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