Procurement Manager

Metabit; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead global strategy for GPU compute clusters and infrastructure. You will negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in procurement within data centers or financial services, strong negotiation skills, and a vendor network. Fluency in Mandarin is preferred as this role involves supplier management across regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related procurement or supply chain experience in data centers, HPC, or financial services.
• Deep understanding of data center operations and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Strong vendor network in GPU compute and colocation ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement strategy for GPU compute clusters and related hardware.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee hardware logistics across regions.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with hardware OEMs and suppliers.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

MBA or technical master’s degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement strategy for GPU compute clusters, servers, networking hardware, and colocation infrastructure to support trading and research workloads.
• Design and optimize procurement processes including vendor selection, RFP/RFQ management and contract lifecycle.
• Negotiate contracts, optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), and oversee hardware logistics across regions.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to forecast compute capacity and ensure timely deployment.
• Set clear performance goals, mentor junior staff, and promote a culture of accountability and excellence.

Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with hardware OEMs, system integrators, and colocation providers.
• Evaluate vendor performance through KPIs and SLAs, ensuring consistent service delivery and business continuity.
• Conduct vendor site visits and audits to ensure delivery quality and compliance.

Market Intelligence & Planning

• Monitor GPU supply trends, chip allocation, and market dynamics to mitigate risks.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to senior management on supplier risks, pricing forecasts, and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline; MBA or technical master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of related procurement or supply chain experience in data centers, HPC, or financial services. Deep understanding of data center operations and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Strong vendor network in GPU compute and colocation ecosystems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills across technical and executive levels.
• Proven track record in team leadership and cross-functional project management.
• Willingness to travel frequently; Fluency in Mandarin and English.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting quantitative trading, HFT, or AI research infrastructure.
• Familiarity with GPU market allocation, chip shortages, and secondary market sourcing strategies.
• Experience setting up strategic supplier frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Understanding of trading infrastructure SLAs, uptime requirements, and latency-sensitive system dependencies.