Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Other • Security • Software
The Role
Leads strategic procurement and end-to-end sourcing for data center construction projects across APAC. Responsibilities include supplier selection, RFP/RFQ management, contract negotiation, supplier performance, market analysis, cost optimization, and stakeholder collaboration. The role requires expertise in construction procurement, major capital equipment, contracts such as FIDIC, JCT, and NEC, ERP procurement tools, and managing multiple projects. Travel of 10%–15% and occasional onsite work are required.
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Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

We are seeking an experienced and highly strategic Senior Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist to lead and execute the Strategic Procurement for construction services supporting our APAC data centre development programme.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Procurement for data centre construction projects in general, and with substantial exposure but not limited to major capital equipment procurement (Genset, Chiller, CRAH, E-Module, etc).

What we are looking for

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute end-to-end Procurement activities for data centre construction projects, including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
  • Lead and execute Procurement strategies that align with project timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Design engineering, Construction Execution, Cost and Legal, to ensure procurement requirements are clearly defined and met.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, cost competitiveness, and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify new suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge & Attributes

  • Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Proficient in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
  • Good understanding and experience in negotiating construction contracts such as FIDIC, JCT, NEC, contracting strategies, and their interrelationship.
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive data driven results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of construction services procurement best practices.
  • Works well in a team environment and independently, gives and receives clear expectations well.
  • Proven experience in strategic Procurement & supplier relationship management.
  • Understanding of basic finance and accounting business structure.

Academic Qualifications & Certificates

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Quantity Surveying.
  • MCIPS would be desirable.
  • Other languages such as Mandarin, Malay or Thai would be an advantage. 

Required Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, professional expertise acquired, or relevant work and ideally within data centre construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Job-related experience on supply chain, sourcing and procurement must be relevant for position.

Physical Requirements

  • Occasional move about inside and outside of data center / facility
  • Hot desking and flexible work place.
  • Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
  • Occasional to perform work beyond Singapore business hours and time zones.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements

  • Occasional work onsite at a data center location.
  • Travel required 10%-15% of time.
  • Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, ideally in data center construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Relevant experience in supply chain, sourcing, and procurement
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Quantity Surveying
  • Strategic procurement and supplier relationship management experience
  • Experience procuring construction services and major capital equipment
  • Contract negotiation experience, including FIDIC, JCT, and NEC contracts
  • Proficiency with procurement tools and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
  • Strong commercial acumen, project management, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of basic finance and accounting business structures
  • MCIPS certification
  • Mandarin, Malay, or Thai language skills
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
18,921 Employees

What We Do

NTT Ltd. is a leading, global technology services company. We’re here to enable the connected future. We come together to make the world a better place, and every day we use the power of technology to make it happen. We employ curious people who are ready to change the world. Through the work we do with our clients and in our communities, we find ways that technology can make a positive impact. We call it technology for good. That’s our focus and it extends well beyond the bottom line. We believe in using technology for good. This means helping organizations and society transform and move into the future with a partner they can trust. At the heart of our business are relationships built on loyalty, commitment and a shared belief in what’s possible when we work together: a better world for us all to live in. Working with organizations around the world, we achieve business outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure. Through our full range of unparalleled capabilities, we empower people, strategy, operations and technology, while our platforms provide a single view across hybrid environments. This gives our clients better insight to make the right decisions at the right time and achieve their business modernization and transformation goals. A new idea becomes a great idea when it helps to make the world a better place. We’re constantly innovating. It is, and always has been, the essence of what sets us apart. We harness the collective effort of our people, together with external innovators and innovations, to drive excellence through the technologies we integrate and the services we deliver. Technology enables connection. And connections create understanding. The result is connected cities, factories, healthcare, agriculture, conservation, and even connected sport. Together we enable the connected future. Everything is iNTTerconnected.

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