Procurement Specialist

Company Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

We are expanding our presence globally, including our newly opened data centre in PJ, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

Our Regional Contract Management and Procurement team is driving the sourcing and vendor strategy behind our growth in Australia and Malaysia. As our Procurement Specialist, you'll lead strategic sourcing activities and manage supplier relationships across our regional operations, working closely with Technical, Legal, Compliance and Commercial stakeholders to deliver outcomes that support our data centre growth. 

This role suits someone who thrives on end to end ownership, from tendering through to contract management, and who wants exposure to a fast growing, mission critical industry. Here you will: 

• Lead sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) from supplier identification through to award recommendations 

• Design and implement category strategies to drive cost reduction and standardisation 

• Manage contract negotiation and drafting, including key commercial terms and SLAs 

• Oversee vendor performance and act as escalation point for contractual issues 

• Coordinate regional B2B engagements, including liaison with government stakeholders 

• Provide market and category intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities 

Your responsibilities will also include: 

• Translating business requirements into local sourcing initiatives, working closely with parent company stakeholders 

• Advising stakeholders on deal terms, risk and local market practice 

• Managing structured handovers from tender activity to contract management 

• Administering vendor contracts and reviewing deliverables for compliance 

• Running regular vendor performance and cadence meetings 

• Supporting the development and construction of new and existing facilities 

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our Malaysian journey now and be an integral part of our success. 

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' procurement experience in a similar role 

• Experience within Mining, Engineering, Construction or Project Management environments 

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering or a related discipline 

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multilingual (English and Malay) highly regarded 

• Industry certification from IACCM/CIPS/IFPSM (desirable). 

Additional Information

• Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC 

• Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture 

• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow) 

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.