IKG Talent

Procurement Manager - Data Centres

IKG Talent  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

A leading APAC data center operator, backed by major asset management, owns and operates wholesale facilities across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Korea. Focused on hyperscale and cloud deployments since 2015, it delivers secure, energy-efficient colocation and connectivity for enterprises, governments, and telecoms, emphasizing scalability, sustainability, and rapid deployment through innovative designs. Headquartered in Sydney, the company challenges traditional models to meet growing regional demand.

Position: Procurement Manager

Join to lead strategic procurement powering world-class data centers across ANZ and APAC. Own sourcing and contract management for consultants, contractors, and critical plant & equipment. Drive end-to-end RFP/RFQ/RFT processes, negotiate outcomes, secure governance approvals, and partner with PMO, Legal, and Finance to manage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and track complex project CAPEX.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing and contract management, including RFP/RFQ/RFT processes and governance.
  • Drive supplier performance, risk management, compliance, and mitigation across multi-project portfolios.
  • Deliver value via market intelligence and strategies like Free Issue Material (FIM), optimizing cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Enable reporting and improvement through executive packs, CAPEX tracking, and supplier debriefs.

Requirements

  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or related field.
  • Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier governance for large-scale projects.
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills to analyze trends, manage costs, and balance schedule/risk.
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About IKG Talent

At IKG Talent, we bring a purpose-led approach to recruitment, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, the idea of aligning passion, skill, and meaning in one’s work. Specialising in the data centre sector, we connect

highly skilled professionals with opportunities that match not just their technical expertise, but their values, ambitions, and long-term career goals.

As the data centre industry continues to grow in complexity and scale, we understand that success relies on more than technical capability. That’s why our recruitment process focuses on cultural alignment, long-term fit,

and a deep understanding of both candidate motivations and organisational vision.

From critical infrastructure operations to engineering leadership, we partner with leading data centre developers and operators to source talent that supports resilience, innovation, and rapid growth. Our goal isn’t just to fill roles, it’s to place people where they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the evolving demands of this dynamic industry.

At IKG Talent, recruitment is not just a service, it’s a commitment to building high-performing teams that power the digital world.

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Headquarters
Perth, AU
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