Global Data Center Vendor & Contract Manager

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

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Vendor Management professional to lead procurement and contract negotiations for maintenance services across its data centre estates.

You will identify needs, select suppliers, and ensure contract compliance with performance KPIs. The role requires at least 5 years in vendor management within data centres, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyse performance data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of vendor management and contract negotiation experience in data centre or related industry.
• Understanding of data centre operations, maintenance requirements, and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to secure favourable terms.
• Ability to analyse performance data, identify trends and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for vendors and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple contracts and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of maintenance contracts; collaborate with Procurement and DCO teams to identify needs and develop specifications.
• Vendor selection: conduct market research to identify potential vendors and evaluate capabilities.
• Contract negotiation: negotiate terms to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with standards.
• Contract management: draft, review, and approve new maintenance contracts ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Vendor management: establish and maintain relationships to enable effective communication.
• Performance monitoring: track vendor performance against contracts and KPIs; ensure timely service delivery.
• Chair monthly performance review meetings with vendors to discuss metrics and improvements.
• Generate and present regular reports on vendor performance to senior management.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Data centre ops

Market research

Stakeholder mgmt

Performance KPIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

Job description

DayOne Data Centers Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Vendor Management professional to lead procurement and contract negotiations for maintenance services across its data centre estates.

You will identify needs, select suppliers, and ensure contract compliance with performance KPIs. The role requires at least 5 years in vendor management within data centres, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to analyse performance data to drive improvements.