Strategic Data Center Procurement Lead (Remote)

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for data centre construction projects across APAC. You will manage supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance, aligning strategies with timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in data centre procurement or large-scale infrastructure, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and proficiency with SAP, Oracle, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, ideally within data centre construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with construction contracts such as FIDIC, JCT and NEC.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Willingness to travel 10–15%; on-site data center work.
• Mandarin/Malay/Thai language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end Procurement activities for data centre construction projects, including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Lead and execute Procurement strategies that align with project timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Design engineering, Construction Execution, Cost and Legal, to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined and met.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data center procurement

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

RFP/RFQ processes

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Quantity Surveying

MCIPS desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking an experienced Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for data centre construction projects across APAC. You will manage supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance, aligning strategies with timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in data centre procurement or large-scale infrastructure, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and proficiency with SAP, Oracle, or