Specialist, Supply Chain

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Malaysia is expanding its procurement team to manage end-to-end sourcing of electrical and mechanical equipment for global data center projects.

You will lead RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial terms, create POs in SAP, and coordinate logistics to ensure on-time delivery with Incoterms compliance.

This role collaborates with engineering and logistics to meet construction milestones and ensure supplier performance across borders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain for electrical/mechanical equipment.
• SAP experience for PO creation and tracking is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, global logistics, and customs documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for assigned equipment category (e.g., UPS, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, gensets, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, CDUs, ELV systems).
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, and recommend vendor selection.
• Negotiate contract and commercial terms with the vendor.
• Create the letter of award and purchase orders (POs) in SAP, and manage the PO lifecycle from issuance to delivery and payment preparation, including change orders.
• Coordinate with logistics team to ensure on-time delivery and customs clearance for international shipments.
• Work with engineering to validate technical specifications and BOMs.
• Track supplier manufacturing progress and conduct regular progress calls.
• Resolve quality or delivery issues with suppliers.
• Maintain category intelligence: market pricing, lead times, emerging technologies.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

Role Purpose

To manage end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and delivery of specific long-lead equipment categories (Electrical, MVAC, or ELV). This owner-side role ensures that equipment is specified correctly, ordered on time, tracked globally, and delivered to meet construction milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for assigned equipment category (e.g., UPS, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, gensets, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, CDUs, ELV systems).
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, and recommend vendor selection.
• Negotiate contract and commercial terms with the vendor.
• Create the letter of award and purchase orders (POs) in SAP, and manage the PO lifecycle from issuance to delivery and payment preparation, including change orders.
• Coordinate with logistics team to ensure on-time delivery and customs clearance for international shipments.
• Work with engineering to validate technical specifications and BOMs.
• Track supplier manufacturing progress and conduct regular progress calls.
• Resolve quality or delivery issues with suppliers.
• Maintain category intelligence: market pricing, lead times, emerging technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or relevant engineering degree.
• 5+ years in procurement or supply chain for electrical/mechanical equipment (owner or EPC side).
• SAP experience (PO creation and tracking) is mandatory.
• Understanding of intercoms (Incoterms), global logistics, and customs documentation.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

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

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, be part of our global journey.