Data Center Contract & Vendor Manager (SEA)

DayOne Data Center; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers in Malaysia seeks a proactive Contract Management professional to oversee tender planning, execution, governance, contract administration, and vendor management for the SEA region. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, reducing risk, and delivering compliant, value-driven contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in contract management within data centers, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and willingness to travel regionally to manage vendor

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in contract and vendor management in data centers or related industry.
• Knowledge of data center operations, maintenance requirements, and industry standards.
• Procurement, supply chain, or contract management certifications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia for vendor relationship management and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender activities from planning to contract award with Procurement and Operations.
• Identify, qualify, and assess potential vendors.
• Evaluate vendors’ capabilities, capacity, compliance, and delivery records for tenders.
• Draft, review, and maintain contract specifications, scopes of work, and service standards.
• Facilitate tender interviews, bidder clarifications, and stakeholder evaluations.
• Consolidate evaluations and recommend vendors for award decisions.
• Ensure consistent tender documentation and governance in line with policy.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Procurement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, or Supply Chain Management

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CPM

CSCP

Job description

DayOne Data Centers in Malaysia seeks a proactive Contract Management professional to oversee tender planning, execution, governance, contract administration, and vendor management for the SEA region. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, reducing risk, and delivering compliant, value-driven contracts.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in contract management within data centers, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and willingness to travel regionally to manage vendor