Strategic Compute & Storage Procurement Lead

GARENA ONLINE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Garena Online Private Limited in Singapore seeks a Compute & Storage Specialist in Sea Infrastructure to orchestrate procurement for server, storage, and related software. You will interface with internal customers and vendors, driving cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in IT or engineering and at least 10 years in compute/storage with strong analytical and vendor-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering or other relevant fields.
• 10+ years of full-time experience in compute and storage domain.
• Strong understanding of components and high-level architecture in internet companies.
• Market landscape knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing infrastructure strategies focused on compute and storage.
• Conduct market research on infrastructure investment and purchase models.
• Drive SOPs, templates, and checklists within Infra team to optimize IT operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors on POC tests and qualification.
• Lead qualification, evaluation, and negotiation processes on commercial aspects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on service delivery and post-sales support improvements.
• Manage end-to-end supplier and partner relationships.
• Budget planning and monitoring of costs for compute and storage products.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Numerical aptitude

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering

Job description

Garena Online Private Limited in Singapore seeks a Compute & Storage Specialist in Sea Infrastructure to orchestrate procurement for server, storage, and related software. You will interface with internal customers and vendors, driving cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in IT or engineering and at least 10 years in compute/storage with strong analytical and vendor-management skills.