Procurement Manager

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 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

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.  
• Grit: 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 Vice President (Infrastructure Operations), the role will develop a qualified vendors management program with approved specifications, delivery timeline and unit costs per country operations, which will be used to support Sales Engineering with prompt Costing & timeline estimates for potential customer requirement. This role will be based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to identify & onboard reliable vendors / suppliers to provide standard products, materials & services to deliver DE services and where possible, to have vendor diversity by having 2 pre-qualified suppliers per products / services    
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficient sourcing strategies & negotiations.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop prompt Costing support with cost & timelines estimates to Sales Engineering for potential customer requirement
• Forecast procurement needs and coordinate with Country Operations & Sales Engineering to plan and prioritize purchases.
• Work with Country Operations to ensure timely procurement of materials and services to meet project deadlines.
• Monitor and perform cost review after provisioning, to determine if cost incurred is within 15% of initial costing estimates (initial scope).
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Mitigate procurement risks and maintain high standards of integrity and ethics.
• Prepare and present procurement reports and analysis to senior management.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track procurement performance and efficiency.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or in a similar role within the construction /data center support industry .
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methods, and vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptability and resilience in handling procurement challenges.