Procurement Lead (Data Centre)

Procurement Lead – Data Center Project

Location: Chon Buri, Thailand – Project Site
Employment Type: 1-Year Contract
Working Schedule: Mon - Sat, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Company

Our client is an international project management and construction consultancy providing Owner's Representative and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to oversee procurement strategy, tender management, vendor evaluation, and contract award processes for a large-scale Hyperscale Data Center and Infrastructure Project in Chonburi.

The successful candidate will represent the Project Owner through the PMC team, ensuring that the General Contractor's procurement activities are competitive, transparent, cost-effective, and aligned with project budgets, schedules, technical specifications, and Owner requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Project Procurement Plan, including sourcing strategies, procurement packages, tender schedules, and approval procedures.
• Review and monitor procurement activities for Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA), MEP systems, and major equipment packages.
• Coordinate with the Owner, General Contractor, consultants, engineering teams, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Review vendor prequalification documents and evaluate supplier capabilities, financial stability, technical qualifications, and delivery performance.
• Review tender documents, technical specifications, drawings, quantities, and commercial requirements before tender issuance.
• Oversee competitive bidding processes and ensure compliance with the Owner's procurement policies.
• Review and evaluate technical and commercial bid comparisons, including Bid Leveling, Tender Evaluation, and Award Recommendations.
• Support commercial negotiations and provide recommendations for subcontractor and supplier selection.
• Monitor procurement schedules and identify potential risks related to cost, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and delivery.
• Oversee procurement planning and tracking for Long-Lead Equipment, including factory testing, manufacturing progress, shipment, and site delivery.
• Coordinate procurement interfaces for Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) and Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE).
• Review procurement-related contract requirements, commercial terms, and scope interfaces in coordination with the Commercial Lead.
• Maintain procurement registers, tender records, approval status, contract values, and procurement progress reports.
• Identify procurement risks, recommend corrective actions, and escalate critical issues to project leadership.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project requirements, contractual obligations, and established governance procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management within large-scale construction or complex engineering projects.
• At least 5 years of experience leading procurement activities for multiple construction trade packages or major equipment packages.
• Strong experience in Construction Procurement, Tender Management, Vendor Evaluation, Contract Negotiation, and Procurement Planning.
• Experience in Data Centers, Mission-Critical Facilities, Infrastructure, Power Plants, or Industrial Construction Projects.
• Experience working with an Owner's Representative, PMC, EPCM, or Main Contractor is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CSA, MEP Procurement, Long-Lead Equipment, and Construction Contracts.
• Proven experience in tender evaluation, bid leveling, subcontractor selection, and contract award recommendations.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, technical specifications, procurement schedules, and commercial documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Procurement Tracking Systems, ERP, or Project Management Platforms.
• Good command of English and Thai, including business communication, negotiations, and professional reporting.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with international project stakeholders.
• Willing to work full-time on-site in Chonburi, 6 days per week, under a 1-year employment contract.

Remarks

• This position represents the Project Owner / PMC, focusing on procurement oversight, tender governance, supplier evaluation, and procurement risk management.
• The General Contractor remains responsible for executing subcontract procurement, while contract awards are subject to the required Owner approvals.
• Candidates with direct experience in Data Center Construction Procurement will be highly preferred.