Senior Manager, Procurement (Opex)

DayOne Data Centers Ltd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking a senior OPEX procurement leader to drive regional sourcing across Malaysia, including facilities, maintenance, and utilities.

You will manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and lead a multi-site team to deliver cost savings and governance compliance. The role requires 8+ years in procurement with data center/facilities experience, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of procurement experience, with strong OPEX/FM/maintenance procurement exposure.
• Proven experience in tender management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Experience in data center, facilities management, engineering, or similar industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage OPEX procurement activities across Malaysia, covering FM, maintenance, facilities, utilities, and other operational services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies, sourcing plans, tendering, and contract negotiations to achieve cost savings and value improvement.
• Manage key vendors and contracts, including performance, pricing, SLA/KPI, and commercial terms.
• Partner closely with Operations, ADM, Finance, Legal, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant procurement execution.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, DOA, governance, and audit requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and procurement efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop the OPEX procurement team across Malaysia.
• Provide procurement insights, market intelligence, and management reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

OPEX procurement

FM procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data center

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Join DayOne - Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we've built a robust presence across Asia and Europe - and we're just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we're looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne's next chapter.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage OPEX procurement activities across Malaysia, covering FM, maintenance, facilities, utilities, and other operational services.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies, sourcing plans, tendering, and contract negotiations to achieve cost savings and value improvement.
• Manage key vendors and contracts, including performance, pricing, SLA/KPI, and commercial terms.
• Partner closely with Operations, ADM, Finance, Legal, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant procurement execution.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, DOA, governance, and audit requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and procurement efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop the OPEX procurement team across Malaysia.
• Provide procurement insights, market intelligence, and management reporting to senior leadership.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of procurement experience, with strong OPEX/FM/maintenance procurement exposure.
• Proven experience in tender management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and cost optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Experience in data center, facilities management, engineering, or similar industries is an advantage.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond.

Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne's leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business.

With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.