Procurement Lead - Data Center

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the project schedule, budget, and risk profile.
• Identify long‑lead and mission‑critical items such as generators, UPS systems, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS, and fire suppression systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, and cost consultants to define procurement scopes and specifications.
• Lead market research and supplier identification within the Philippines and regional markets (APAC).
• Manage supplier prequalification, capability assessments, and due diligence.
• Maintain a database of qualified vendors for data center MEP, civil works, and technology systems.
• Prepare and issue RFIs, RFPs, and bid packages for various project disciplines.
• Facilitate tender briefings, site walks, and clarification meetings.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids; coordinate multidiscipline reviews with engineering and commercial teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations for major procurement packages.
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and commercial teams.
• Ensure contracts fully reflect responsibilities, deliverables, performance standards, and risk allocations.
• Oversee supplier performance in manufacturing, logistics, delivery, and quality control.
• Monitor procurement progress against schedule, escalating risks and delays immediately.
• Manage contract variations, claims, and change requests.
• Support budget development with accurate cost data and procurement market insights.
• Identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and report cost savings, procurement KPIs, and supplier performance metrics.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 8–12 years of procurement experience in construction, engineering, or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record in data center, semiconductor, industrial, or mission-critical facility procurement preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MEP, power systems, critical infrastructure equipment, and construction contracts.
• Experience working in a PMC, EPC, or general contractor environment is a strong advantage.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, both internal and external.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities.
  
  

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