Strategic Data Center Procurement Lead

Turner Construction Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and operations for data centre and critical facilities construction projects. You will ensure timely, on-budget delivery of equipment, materials and services, reporting to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.

You will manage vendor qualification, bid execution, contract negotiation, and cross-functional coordination with engineers and QS colleagues to maintain schedule integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience, preferably in construction or critical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, MEP systems, equipment procurement, and subcontracting practices.
• Proven ability to manage high-value contracts and lead strategic vendor negotiations.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in procurement systems and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a site-specific procurement strategy aligned with the project timeline and milestones.
• Conduct market studies to assess subcontractor and supplier capacity and lead times.
• Pre-qualify suppliers and subcontractors to ensure alignment with client standards.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, bidding, negotiation, contracting, and expediting.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Quantity Surveyors on schedules and material needs.
• Review and approve purchase orders and contracts with favorable terms.
• Maintain procurement documentation and vendor databases for audits and reporting.
• Track procurement KPIs, savings, and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Cost control

Contract negotiation

Project coordination

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Procurement systems

RFQ/RFP management

MS Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy and operations for data centre and critical facilities construction projects. You will ensure timely, on-budget delivery of equipment, materials and services, reporting to the Project Manager or Construction Manager.

You will manage vendor qualification, bid execution, contract negotiation, and cross-functional coordination with engineers and QS colleagues to maintain schedule integrity and compliance.