AI Data Center Sourcing Lead - APAC (Remote)

Zenlayer; Singapore; Remote; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenlayer is seeking an AI Data Center Sourcing Manager to oversee hardware and infrastructure procurement supporting the company’s AI data center strategy. This APAC-focused role is remote across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and other markets, requiring strong negotiation and vendor management skills and deep data center hardware knowledge.

You will study the AIDC market, qualify sources, run RFQs, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data center sourcing or procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven cost/delivery improvements.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of data center hardware (servers, GPUs, networking, power, cooling).
• Organized, detail oriented, able to manage multiple requests and deadlines.
• Clear communicator across internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Study the AIDC market to monitor supply, pricing, lead times and new tech.
• Identify and qualify new sources before demand arrives.
• Share market updates to support forecasting decisions.
• Handle procurement requests from requirement to order placement.
• Run RFQs, compare quotes, negotiate price and terms.
• Coordinate with teams and vendors to fulfill requests on schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors/partners.
• Evaluate vendor performance on quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
• Assist post-sale team with escalations and warranty cases.
• Prepare monthly resource and inventory reports for management.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor data accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Excel reporting

English communication

Sourcing & procurement

Project coordination

Data center knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

Zenlayer is seeking an AI Data Center Sourcing Manager to oversee hardware and infrastructure procurement supporting the company’s AI data center strategy. This APAC-focused role is remote across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and other markets, requiring strong negotiation and vendor management skills and deep data center hardware knowledge.

You will study the AIDC market, qualify sources, run RFQs, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on time, while