Procurement Manager

Talent Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead capital equipment and MRO strategies for data center operations in APAC. You will manage supplier relations, conduct strategic sourcing, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while driving cost savings initiatives. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in supply chain management and is proficient in negotiating with regional suppliers. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance procurement processes for critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of supply chain management experience focusing on capital equipment and MRO.
• Proven experience supporting data centers and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Experience managing regional equipment suppliers and service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute procurement strategies for OPEX and MRO categories.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Manage procurement contracts and supplier performance.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Ability to work as an individual contributor

Education

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or relevant qualification

Job description

Newly created role to lead and execute procurement, sourcing, supplier and supply chain strategies for a US data centre facilities operations / maintenance in the APAC regions.

Procurement focuses on capital equipment & MRO category for facilities systems / equipment, spares parts and maintenance services

1. Regional OPEX & MRO Procurement

• Lead regional procurement strategy for OPEX and MRO categories in alignment with global procurement frameworks.
• Manage demand consolidation, standardization, and specification optimization across sites.
• Ensure continuity of supply while balancing cost, quality, and service levels.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx, tenders, and negotiations.
• Conduct market analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) evaluations.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to ensure scope of work meet the organization needs.

3. Contract & Supplier Management

• Manage procurement contract, service contract, SLAs and pricing agreement for OPEX & MRO.
• Lead contract renewals negotiation and supplier performance reviews.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance using KPIs and lead corrective actions where required.
• Conduct supplier risk assessment activities in areas of business continuity, critical spare part availability and supply chain support.

4. Cost Management & Value Creation

• Deliver measurable cost savings and value creation initiatives (cost reduction, strategic sourcing, negotiations, demand management).
• Track, validate and report procurement performance and financial impact.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost transparency for OPEX spend.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted business partner to data centre operations and engineering team.
• Align procurement strategies with operations-led projects through guidance and governance.
• Work with Finance on budget control and financial compliance.

6. Governance, Compliance & ESG

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, and ethical standards.
• Support ESG objectives, including responsible sourcing, audit, supplier sustainability, and risk management.
• Sustain procurement documentation trails.

Requirement

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or relevant qualification

10 years of supply chain management experience in area of capital equipment, facilities system, MRO and service contract procurement

Proven experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, high-tech manufacturing facilities

Given experience managing regional equipment suppliers, spares support and service contracts

Prefer procurement experience in

• Facilities systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, utilities, building systems)
• Equipment (operational, technical, plant, or facility-related)
• Spare parts (critical and non-critical spares)
• Maintenance services (preventive, corrective, and outsourced maintenance)

Strong commercial and negotiation skills

Able to work as an individual contributor