Director of Procurement

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve.

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development,

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.  
• Strive: We are driven and determined.
• Excellence: We optimize for success.
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet.

What we need:

Reporting to the Group CFO, this role will lead all procurement activities across the company’s data center (i) construction and development projects (ii) customer delivery projects and (iii) key upgrade, maintenance and repair projects. Responsibilities include managing the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of key contractors (civil, general and MEP), materials and equipment; within the project parameter objectives on time, cost and quality of delivery.

The successful candidate will work closely with design, construction, and operations teams to align procurement with project schedules and cost targets, while driving consistent procurement governance, regional vendor strategies, and P2P process implementation across the organization. This role will be based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities:

• Project Procurement Leadership:
  Lead end-to-end procurement for data center development and construction, customer delivery, and upgrade and maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and design requirements.
• Vendor Management & Negotiation:
  Drive vendor selection and contract negotiations for civil works, MEP systems, and key material and equipment suppliers, leveraging regional scale for cost efficiency and delivery timelines.
• Long-Lead Equipment Procurement:
  Oversee planning and execution for procurement of key long-lead items ensuring integration with project timelines and providing flexibility across group for efficient utilization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with internal teams including design, construction, and operations to translate technical and scheduling requirements into effective procurement strategies.
• Regional Procurement Strategy:
  Build and manage a scalable procurement framework across multiple jurisdictions in Asia Pacific , including sourcing strategies, vendor prequalification, and framework agreements.
• Governance, Systems & Processes:
  Adhere to and further develop procurement governance standards, policies, and P2P processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and develop a team of in-country procurement professionals, providing strategic direction, oversight, and capability building while leveraging in-country insights.

• Actively champion and implement policies and procedures for occupational health & safety in the workplace, information security management, environmental management systems; incident management; and comply with all legal regulatory requirements of the organization

The successful candidate:

• Experience:
  10+ years of experience in strategic procurement within construction or infrastructure sectors, preferably with exposure to mission-critical facilities such as data centers.
  Proven track record in managing procurement (source and destination) across range of Asia Pacific countries.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Familiarity with construction procurement practices and equipment requirements specific to data center development and operations.
• Skills & Attributes:

• • Tenacity
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
  • Financial literacy
  • Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Skilled at balancing regional standardization with local execution

• Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field
  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS, PMP) is a plus