Procurement Manager (Data Center)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development of strategic procurement practices across our operations in Southeast Asia. This role is responsible for establishing procurement governance, developing sourcing strategies, implementing procurement policies, and driving commercial value across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across multiple countries and business functions.
• Build category strategies that balance cost, quality, delivery, risk, and supplier capability.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement categories including corporate services, IT, office fit-out, facilities, professional services, and operational requirements.
• Consolidate procurement demand across regional offices to maximize purchasing leverage and establish framework agreements.

Tender & Commercial Management

• Lead end-to-end RFQ/RFP/RFx processes for regional procurement projects.
• Develop supplier evaluation methodologies that combine both technical and commercial assessments.
• Conduct commercial negotiations while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and company policies.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles instead of relying solely on lowest-price sourcing.
• Evaluate commercial risks and develop negotiation strategies that protect business interests.

Procurement Governance & Policy

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
• Establish procurement governance standards across multiple countries.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and anti-bribery regulations.
• Identify procurement risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Supplier Management

• Develop preferred supplier panels and supplier qualification frameworks.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor supplier market trends, pricing benchmarks, and supply risks across Southeast Asia.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, HR, IT, and country management teams to support business requirements.
• Provide procurement guidance and commercial recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Balance business objectives with procurement compliance and governance requirements.

Procurement Operations

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Improve procurement efficiency through process optimization and digital tools.
• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, supplier performance reports, and savings initiatives for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Proven experience developing procurement strategies, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Experience leading procurement across multiple countries or regional operations.
• Strong experience managing complex sourcing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience conducting RFQ/RFP/RFx exercises from planning through contract award.
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, tender governance, and commercial risk management.
• Experience integrating technical and commercial evaluations during supplier selection.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP or Procure-to-Pay systems is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CPSM will be an added advantage.