Data Center Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data Center Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for data center projects in Malaysia. You will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating pricing, managing purchase orders, and ensuring data center equipment, M&E materials and construction supplies are delivered on time to support project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including requisition review, sourcing, RFQ, quotation comparison, negotiation, PO issuance and order tracking.

• Source data center project materials, including electrical materials, cabinet/rack accessories, cooling system components, construction materials and installation supplies.

• Identify, evaluate and qualify local and overseas suppliers.

• Assess suppliers based on pricing, capability, quality, delivery performance and after-sales support.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times and other commercial terms.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction and Logistics teams to meet project material requirements and timelines.

• Monitor production and shipment schedules and ensure materials are delivered to site on time.

• Resolve delivery delays, material shortages and supplier quality issues.

• Maintain procurement records, POs, delivery documents and supplier information.

• Provide regular updates on procurement progress, delivery risks and outstanding items.

About you

• 5–8 years of procurement experience.

• Experience in data center, M&E/MEP, construction, infrastructure or engineering procurement is required.

• Good knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or data center infrastructure materials.

• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation and cost-control skills.

• Able to manage multiple suppliers and project requirements simultaneously.

• Familiar with the Malaysian supplier market and procurement processes.

• Experience with logistics and import procedures is an advantage.

• Fluent in English and Mandarin, spoken and written, for communication with regional and Chinese-speaking suppliers and stakeholders.

• Procurement experience in hyperscale data centers, data center construction, M&E/MEP projects, electrical infrastructure, cooling/HVAC systems or modular data centers will be highly preferred.