Strategic DC Contract Manager - SEA Vendor Leadership

DayOne Data Centers Ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking a proactive DC Contract Manager to support SE Asia operations. You will oversee tender planning, contract administration, vendor management, and procurement initiatives, ensuring governance and compliance across regional contracts.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive end-to-end contract outcomes with minimal supervision in a fast-paced data center environment. Southeast Asia travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in contract and vendor management in data centers or a related industry.
• Knowledge of data center operations, maintenance requirements, and industry standards.
• Procurement, supply chain, or contract management certifications preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across Southeast Asia for vendor relationship management and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate tender activities from planning to contract award with Procurement and Operations.
• Develop, draft, review, and maintain contract specifications, scopes of work, and service standards.
• Establish and maintain vendor governance frameworks with KPIs and performance reviews.
• Monitor contracts, renewals, and compliance; manage risk and escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardization and process optimization.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

DayOne Data Centers Ltd. is seeking a proactive DC Contract Manager to support SE Asia operations. You will oversee tender planning, contract administration, vendor management, and procurement initiatives, ensuring governance and compliance across regional contracts.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive end-to-end contract outcomes with minimal supervision in a fast-paced data center environment. Southeast Asia travel is required.