Procurement Manager
Digital Realty
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Singapore • Singapore
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About the role
- Own and manage APAC-wide OPEX and MRO categories, including but not limited to:
- Electrical & mechanical maintenance services
- UPS, batteries, generators, switchgear, transformers MRO
- Critical spare parts and consumables
- Facilities maintenance, FM services, and specialist contractors
- Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, performance, and risk.
- Drive supplier consolidation and standardization across regions where feasible.
- Lead RFx activities (RFI, RFP, RFQ), including scope definition, commercial strategy, bid evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations.
- Ensure sourcing activities align with spend thresholds, approval authorities, and procurement policies.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to ensure scopes of work (SOWs) are technically robust and operationally fit-for-purpose.
- Manage MSAs, service contracts, SLAs, and pricing agreements for OPEX and MRO suppliers.
- Lead contract renewals, renegotiations, and performance reviews to ensure value delivery.
- Establish and manage supplier KPIs, including cost, quality, response time, safety, and compliance.
- Support supplier risk management, including business continuity, spare availability, and critical supplier dependency.
- Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through strategic sourcing, negotiation, and demand management.
- Track, validate, and report savings in line with the company’s cost-saving playbook and governance framework.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost transparency for regional OPEX spend.
- Act as the primary procurement business partner for Data Center Operations and Engineering teams across APAC.
- Support operations-led projects by providing procurement guidance, commercial expertise, and award governance.
- Collaborate with Finance on budget control, accruals, and financial compliance.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, delegation of authority, and applicable local regulations.
- Support supplier audits, ethical sourcing, and ESG initiatives, including modern slavery, labor standards, and HSSE compliance.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
- 8 years of procurement experience, with strong exposure to OPEX and MRO categories.
- Proven experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, or infrastructure environments.
- Strong experience managing regional APAC suppliers and contracts across multiple countries.
- Solid knowledge of RFx processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
- Preferred
- Experience in UPS, generators, electrical systems, cooling systems, or critical infrastructure MRO.
- Exposure to data center operations or hyperscale / colocation environments.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are an advantage.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible working hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurementOPEX managementMRO managementRFx processescontract negotiationsupplier managementcost optimizationbudgetingforecastingsupplier KPI management
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkingnegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingrisk managementstakeholder managementperformance evaluation
Certifications
CIPSCPSMPMP