APAC Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Director

About the role

APAC Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Director - DSJ Global, Singapore

DSJ Global is seeking an experienced Procurement Director to lead strategic sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, and commercial negotiations for a rapidly expanding data center business across Asia Pacific. This role will develop procurement strategies that support both data center development projects and operational facilities, ensuring cost optimization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations for a rapidly expanding data center business across APAC
• Develop procurement strategies that support both data center development projects and operational facilities
• Ensure cost optimization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and successful project execution
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations across the APAC region
• Oversee procurement operations including sourcing, tendering, and contract management
• Drive supplier management and performance monitoring
• Support data center development projects with procurement expertise
• Ensure supply continuity for operational facilities and critical equipment
• Manage procurement risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including construction, engineering, operations, and finance
• Drive procurement governance, compliance, and best practices
• Support market analysis and supplier benchmarking

Requirements

• Extensive experience in procurement leadership, preferably in data center or mission-critical infrastructure
• Proven track record of leading strategic sourcing and procurement operations across APAC
• Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation expertise
• Experience supporting both construction projects and operational facilities
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance, and risk management
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Professional certifications (CIPS, MBA) preferred