Data Center Procurement Analyst - Singapore Based

DSJ Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a procurement professional in Singapore to manage end-to-end data center and IT infrastructure sourcing. The role involves evaluating suppliers for servers, storage, compute equipment, network gear, racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling, and cabling, plus software licenses and IT services.

You will run RFQs/RFPs, perform supplier evaluations, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, IT, or logistics.
• 2–6 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or logistics experience.
• Experience purchasing data center or IT infrastructure equipment.
• Experience supporting regional or global procurement activities.
• Exposure to project procurement and capital equipment purchasing.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, servers, storage, and networking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for data center and IT infrastructure projects.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for servers, storage, compute equipment, network infrastructure, racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling systems, structured cabling and software licenses.
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Support contract management and vendor performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and identify alternative sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to support deployment and expansion.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Data center procurement

IT hardware procurement

International logistics

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, IT, Logistics, or related discipline

Job description

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Data Center and IT infrastructure projects.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for:
  • Servers, storage, and compute equipment
  • Network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
  • Racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling systems
  • Structured cabling and connectivity solutions
  • Software licenses and IT services
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Support contract management and vendor performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and identify alternative sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Data Center and IT infrastructure projects.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for:
  • Servers, storage, and compute equipment
  • Network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
  • Racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling systems
  • Structured cabling and connectivity solutions
  • Software licenses and IT services
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Support contract management and vendor performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and identify alternative sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Data Center and IT infrastructure projects.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for:
  • Servers, storage, and compute equipment
  • Network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
  • Racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling systems
  • Structured cabling and connectivity solutions
  • Software licenses and IT services
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Support contract management and vendor performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and identify alternative sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.

Data Center Infrastructure Procurement

• Collaborate with Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Facilities, and Project teams to support Data Center deployment and expansion projects.
• Manage procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of critical infrastructure components.
• Monitor supplier lead times and mitigate supply chain risks impacting project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and industry standards.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate international shipments and equipment movement across Data Centers and project sites.
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor inventory levels, warehouse activities, and material availability.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs clearance issues, and supply disruptions.
• Support import/export compliance and documentation requirements.

Analytics & Inventory Management

• Analyze procurement spend, inventory trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs.
• Generate reports covering:
  • Purchase order status
  • Supplier performance
  • Inventory turnover
  • Logistics cost analysis
  • Procurement savings initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with:
  • Data Center Operations
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Logistics Teams
  • External Suppliers
• Serve as primary procurement point of contact for project-related purchases.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or related discipline.

Experience

• 2-6 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or logistics experience.
• Prior experience purchasing Data Center or IT infrastructure equipment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting regional or global procurement activities.
• Exposure to project procurement and capital equipment purchasing is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Data Center infrastructure
• Servers, storage, and networking equipment
• IT hardware procurement
• Supplier management and strategic sourcing
• Inventory management principles
• International logistics and freight operations
• Import/export and customs processes