Category Manager, Data Centre Construction and Fitout

About the role

The Category Manager, Data Centre Construction and Fitout develops and executes end-to-end category strategies for data centre construction and data hall fitout packages in Singapore and across the region. The role drives cost savings, improves sourcing efficiencies and manages supply risks while working closely with Engineering, Project Delivery, Operations and Finance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing: spend analysis, sourcing plans, negotiations, TCO analysis and contract performance, with cost optimisation and supplier qualification
• Evaluate and manage supplier relationships, including HSE standards, performance reviews and contract administration (changes, claims, LDs, warranties)
• Ensure procurement compliance with policies and governance, guide business users and review processes for improvement
• Maintain audit-ready sourcing records, contract registers and supplier risk logs; support urgent packages and single-source risks
• Manage category performance reporting, realise savings, tender cycle times and supplier delivery and quality
• Coordinate with regional category leads on standard equipment and regional agreements, and capture lessons learned

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, category management, quantity surveying or construction, preferably in data centre or infrastructure projects
• Proven track record of delivering financial savings and experience in construction and fitout procurement
• Good project management, stakeholder coordination and presentation skills

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• e-sourcing tools such as iValua and enterprise systems such as SAP
• Quantity surveying, cost benchmarking and tender evaluation
• Good to have: M&E or construction works experience, familiarity with construction contracts, regional/global procurement roles, and use of AI tools