Senior Manager/Manager, Procurement

Job Scope:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring cost-effective sourcing of goods and services in line with contract management best practices. Develop strategic partnerships with key vendors to optimize value creation and drive long-term growth.
Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Vendor Relationship Management
• Propose strategic procurement initiatives to drive cost and operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, focusing on quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor performance and negotiate agreements to enhance value creation.

2. Sourcing
• Demonstrate good understanding of the market trends and purchase requirements in data center industry, and is able to source accurately and efficiently;

• Perform daily procurement activities such as RFP/RFQ, negotiating favorable commercial terms, and provide evaluation and recommendations.

• Coordinate administrative matters with work requestors and vendors.

• Proactively follow up and close off work matters on time.

3. Contract Management & Compliance
• Draft, review, and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and address any issues or disputes promptly.

4. Supplier Risk Management
• Assess supplier risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards related to procurement processes.

5. Performance Analysis, Procurement Reporting
• Track and analyze procurement metrics to measure departmental performance.
• Provide regular updates and insights to senior leadership on procurement trends and opportunities.

6. Training & Others

• Training to junior members of the team and other stakeholders.

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to time

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a Procurement Department within the Construction, Data Centre, or Network industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM (Materials Management).
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive team player who can work collaboratively to achieve organizational goals.
• Capable of working independently with strong negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent team member, proactive in managing issues and possess sense of responsibility and ownership in his/her work and results.