Senior Data Centre Procurement Lead

Xircle Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a procurement leader to oversee end-to-end lifecycle for mechanical and electrical assets in Malaysia-based data centre projects. You will drive supplier selection, RFQs, and contract negotiations while coordinating logistics and ensuring compliance with technical and commercial standards.

The role requires extensive experience with critical M&E systems, complex asset procurement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance and legal teams to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in SCM, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in engineering or equipment procurement, with at least 3 years in data centres or large-scale infra.
• Experience procuring transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, cooling infra.
• Strong knowledge of engineering procurement contracts, international trade regulations, and import logistics; familiarity with Malaysia or SE Asia networks.
• Strong English negotiation and contract review skills; cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance and legal.

Responsibilities

• Create procurement timelines aligned with project milestones and manage long-lead items registers.
• Identify and vet suppliers, manage RFQ and tender processes, support technical assessments and price negotiations.
• Define scopes of work, delivery deadlines, acceptance standards, payment terms, warranties, and approvals within authority limits.
• Oversee manufacturing, FATs, shipping, customs clearance, insurance, site delivery, and contingency planning for delays.
• Administer contract execution, variations, claims, and reconciliation; supervise owner-perspective procurement to avoid duplicates.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Supply chain

Data centre

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Engineering/related

Job description

Xircle Talent is seeking a procurement leader to oversee end-to-end lifecycle for mechanical and electrical assets in Malaysia-based data centre projects. You will drive supplier selection, RFQs, and contract negotiations while coordinating logistics and ensuring compliance with technical and commercial standards.

The role requires extensive experience with critical M&E systems, complex asset procurement, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance and legal teams to meet