Associate Director, Supply Chain & Procurement, Data Centre Contracting, APAC

Description

• Ensure procurement activities comply with Cushman & Wakefield governance frameworks. Implement transparent approval processes and vendor audits. Monitor supplier performance and mitigate commercial or operational risks proactively.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Bid Leads to establish early procurement strategies, prioritising key trade packages and partners. Support pre-construction involvement and inject practical construction expertise into planning and delivery. Lead procurement input into new market entry, driving lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Use market insight to identify risks, opportunities, and competitive advantages. Mentor regional procurement leads as business expands, ensuring alignment with group strategy and compliance. Support business development and client engagement as required.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the procurement function. Promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and a balanced approach between the best global practices and local market adaptation
• Build, manage, and continuously improve Cushman & Wakefield’s supply chain ecosystem across Asia-Pacific. Set the vision for sourcing strategy, onboarding, and supplier relationship management. Champion data-driven tools and databases for performance monitoring. In time, manage in-country supply chain managers, mentoring them to deliver consistent standards regionally.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Head of DC Contracting and Engineering, contributing to the design and execution of business strategy. Develop procurement programs and partnerships that enable long-term business growth. Collaborate on go-to-market strategies and operational frameworks ensuring procurement supports both delivery and commercial success.

Requirements

• 8 years or more relevant experience
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or in a related field.
• Strategic mindset with practical construction and delivery understanding
• Proven experience building supplier ecosystems and digital procurement frameworks
• Deep understanding of mission-critical construction and procurement across Asia
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and leadership skills
• Extensive experience in mission-critical or large-scale infrastructure procurement and supply chain management.
• Track record of leading regional sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and implementing digital tools for transparency and efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across technical and commercial disciplines

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance