Procurement Lead Data Center

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the project schedule budget and risk profile.
• Identify longlead and missioncritical items such as generators UPS systems switchgear chillers CRAC/CRAH units BMS and fire suppression systems.
• Coordinate with project managers engineering teams and cost consultants to define procurement scopes and specifications.
• Lead market research and supplier identification within the Philippines and regional markets (APAC).
• Manage supplier prequalification capability assessments and due diligence.
• Maintain a database of qualified vendors for data center MEP civil works and technology systems.
• Prepare and issue RFIs RFPs and bid packages for various project disciplines.
• Facilitate tender briefings site walks and clarification meetings.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids; coordinate multidiscipline reviews with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major procurement packages.
• Draft review and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Ensure contracts fully reflect responsibilities deliverables performance standards and risk allocations.
• Oversee supplier performance in manufacturing logistics delivery and quality control.
• Monitor procurement progress against schedule escalating risks and delays immediately.
• Manage contract variations claims and change requests.
• Support budget development with accurate cost data and procurement market insights.
• Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and report cost savings procurement KPIs and supplier performance metrics.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Business or related field.
• 812 years of procurement experience in construction engineering or largescale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in data center semiconductor industrial or mission-critical facility procurement preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP power systems critical infrastructure equipment and construction contracts.
• Experience working in a PMC EPC or general contractor environment is a strong advantage.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication both internal and external.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings specifications and bill of quantities.

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No

Employment Type :

Full-time