Strategic Procurement Lead - Data Centre Developer

Space Executive; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Executive is partnering with a fast-growing data centre developer to establish and lead its procurement function from scratch in Singapore. The head of procurement will own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing for data centre builds, including generators, UPS, transformers and cooling systems, while building vendor frameworks and governance.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-moving environment and requires strong supplier negotiations and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with a focus on capital equipment or critical infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of data centre equipment categories including generators, UPS, transformers and cooling systems.
• Proven track record building procurement functions or category strategies from the ground up.
• Strong commercial acumen with high-value equipment negotiations and complex supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the strategic procurement function from scratch with policies, processes and governance.
• Own end-to-end procurement of capital equipment for data centre builds, including generators, UPS and cooling.
• Develop and maintain a preferred vendor panel for critical equipment categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major equipment contracts, securing favorable terms.
• Coordinate with Development and Engineering teams to align specs and timelines.
• Manage long-lead item procurement to ensure on-time delivery and risk mitigation.
• Track procurement KPIs, spend visibility and savings targets with senior leadership reporting.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Capital equipment sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are working exclusively on behalf of a fast-growing data centre developer building out their procurement function from scratch.

This is a newly created role and the company's first strategic procurement hire, based in Singapore. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and leading the procurement function with a specific focus on capital equipment critical to data centre operations - including generators, UPS systems, transformers, cooling infrastructure, and other mission-critical plant and equipment. The role requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on, able to design the procurement framework while simultaneously executing on active sourcing requirements across the development pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the company's strategic procurement function from scratch, establishing policies, processes, vendor frameworks, and governance structures.
• Own end-to-end procurement of capital equipment for data centre builds including generators, UPS systems, transformers, cooling infrastructure, and switchgear.
• Develop and maintain a preferred vendor and supplier panel for critical equipment categories.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major equipment contracts, securing optimal pricing, lead times, warranty terms, and service agreements.
• Work closely with Development and Engineering teams to align equipment specifications and procurement timelines with construction programmes.
• Manage long-lead item procurement to ensure on-time delivery and mitigate programme risk.
• Track procurement KPIs, spend visibility, and savings targets with regular reporting to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with significant focus on capital equipment or critical infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of mission-critical data centre equipment categories including generators, UPS, transformers, cooling systems, and switchgear.
• Proven track record building procurement functions or category strategies from the ground up.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience leading high-value equipment negotiations and managing complex supplier contracts.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-moving environment.
• Singapore-based; regional exposure across Southeast Asia an advantage.