Procurement Manager

About Company:

It is Asia’s largest Tier 4 data center operator and India’s first Tier 4 certified data center provides a penalty-backed SLA of 99.995% uptime. It has enabled over 3,500 customers (including Fortune 500 and ET 500) through various services. The company offers its customers a host of IT infrastructure services, including VPS, data centers, disaster recovery, managed services, mailing services, backup, storage, and cloud services. It has engaged in 200 innovations over the last eight years to introduce new products and service offerings including DR as a Service, Cloud (Private, Public, and Hybrid), and CDN (Content Delivery Network)

An Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within construction or data centre environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, contract law, and vendor management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for datacentre construction projects, including RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with construction, design, engineering, and project management teams to understand procurement needs and timelines.
• Source and qualify vendors for civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes of work.
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Monitor market trends and pricing to inform procurement strategies and optimize cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and safety standards throughout the procurement process.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting for internal stakeholders.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts by providing cost estimates and procurement schedules.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through effective planning, contract management, and contingency strategies.