全职 Strategic Procurement Lead - Data Centre Developer 工作, 薪水, Space Executive 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

We are working exclusively on behalf of a fast-growing data centre developer building out their procurement function from scratch.

This is a newly created role and the company's first strategic procurement hire, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and leading the procurement function with a specific focus on capital equipment critical to data centre operations - including generators, UPS systems, transformers, cooling infrastructure, and other mission-critical plant and equipment. The role requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on, able to design the procurement framework while simultaneously executing on active sourcing requirements across the development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the company's strategic procurement function from scratch, establishing policies, processes, vendor frameworks, and governance structures.
• Own end-to-end procurement of capital equipment for data centre builds including generators, UPS systems, transformers, cooling infrastructure, and switchgear.
• Develop and maintain a preferred vendor and supplier panel for critical equipment categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major equipment contracts, securing optimal pricing, lead times, warranty terms, and service agreements.
• Work closely with Development and Engineering teams to align equipment specifications and procurement timelines with construction programmes.
• Manage long-lead item procurement to ensure on-time delivery and mitigate programme risk.
• Track procurement KPIs, spend visibility, and savings targets with regular reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with significant focus on capital equipment or critical infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of mission-critical data centre equipment categories including generators, UPS, transformers, cooling systems, and switchgear.
• Proven track record building procurement functions or category strategies from the ground up.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience leading high-value equipment negotiations and managing complex supplier contracts.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Singapore-based; regional exposure across Southeast Asia an advantage.