Senior Manager/Manager, Procurement

Job DescriptionJob 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 timeJob Requirements 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.BUSINESS SEGMENTConnectivityPLATFORMOperating Division