Data Center Procurement Analyst - Singapore Based

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for Data Center and IT infrastructure projects.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for:
  • Servers, storage, and compute equipment
  • Network infrastructure (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
  • Racks, PDUs, UPS, cooling systems
  • Structured cabling and connectivity solutions
  • Software licenses and IT services
• Conduct RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Support contract management and vendor performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and identify alternative sourcing strategies while maintaining quality and service levels.
  
  

Data Center Infrastructure Procurement

• Collaborate with Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Facilities, and Project teams to support Data Center deployment and expansion projects.
• Manage procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of critical infrastructure components.
• Monitor supplier lead times and mitigate supply chain risks impacting project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and industry standards.
  
  

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

• Coordinate international shipments and equipment movement across Data Centers and project sites.
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor inventory levels, warehouse activities, and material availability.
• Resolve shipment delays, customs clearance issues, and supply disruptions.
• Support import/export compliance and documentation requirements.
  
  

Analytics & Inventory Management

• Analyze procurement spend, inventory trends, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs.
• Generate reports covering:
  • Purchase order status
  • Supplier performance
  • Inventory turnover
  • Logistics cost analysis
  • Procurement savings initiatives
    
    

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with:
  • Data Center Operations
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Logistics Teams
  • External Suppliers
• Serve as primary procurement point of contact for project-related purchases.
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Information Technology, Logistics, or related discipline.
  
  

Experience

• 2-6 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or logistics experience.
• Prior experience purchasing Data Center or IT infrastructure equipment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting regional or global procurement activities.
• Exposure to project procurement and capital equipment purchasing is advantageous.
  
  

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• Data Center infrastructure
• Servers, storage, and networking equipment
• IT hardware procurement
• Supplier management and strategic sourcing
• Inventory management principles
• International logistics and freight operations
• Import/export and customs processes