Procurement Manager – CAPEX (Data Centre Projects) #ez

Your new company A premier APAC data centre specialist seeking to hire a Procurement Manager – CAPEX (Data Centre Projects) x 2. • 1 x Owner Supplied Equipment (OSE) category experience • 1 x High Voltage (HV) category experience Location: CBD Duration: 6 – 12 months contract (ongoing) Salary: up to $120K per annum(open for negotiation) Your new role • Manage the procurement of various categories within the CAPEX domain within Australia. • Develop, execute and monitor to ensure on-time execution of tenders across multiple countries from supplier on-boarding, RFx initiation, pre-tender briefings, post-tender interviews and clarifications, proposal evaluations, negotiations, supplier recommendations till contract award. • Achieve efficiencies through bidding, negotiation and strategic initiatives. • Develop, lead and maintain measurable performance metrics including reporting tendering status, spend analysis, forecasting, lifecycle cost savings etc. • Identify and onboard new vendors to ensure a reliable and robust supply chain in new and existing markets • Understand customer requirements to establish and implement a robust procurement plan that deliver value to the business • Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across categories and work with Category managers with a longer-term view. • Work collaboratively with Category Managers to innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle. • Identify best practices or issues and implement solutions to ultimately improve procurement service delivery and strengthen stakeholders’ partnerships. • Collaborate with suppliers to promote sustainable practices that reduces environmental impact and enhance social responsibility. • Ensure procurement practices adhere to company’s sustainability policies and target • Facilitate compliance with company’s supplier qualification process • Provide inputs to support Supply Chain's optimization of the logistics function • Partner with Supply Chain to build up materials management systems, processes, and tools • Support the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Program through the development and scoring of supplier commercial performance KPIs, attending Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs) and delivering on any assigned action items What you'll need to succeed • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Contract/Cost Management or Business Administration from an accredited university. • 8+ years’ of relevant experience in a performing procurement related work, contract negotiation and bidding, with 5+ years managing CAPEX categories preferably in the Data Centre space. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, work with multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple functions to manage complex projects within cost and schedule to deliver results. • Demonstrated ability to implement category strategies, develop pricing models, to influence and execute effectively across an organization. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Highly proficient in MS Office • Some travel may be required ( What you'll get in return  This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced MNC. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Ernie at Hays on +65 6424 0157 or emailErnieza.Zailani@hays.com.sg for a confidential discussion. Referrals are welcome. Registration ID No. R1329386 | EA License number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No. 200609504D