As Procurement Manager Operations, you will shape procurement strategies, drive improvement in sourcing processes, and manage supplier agreements to support sustainable growth in data centre operations.
Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?
AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region’s digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world’s most transformational companies. And we’re doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.
Having opened Australia’s first and largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning…
Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.
**Please note this is NOT an IT/ICT/purchasing procurement role**
A Snapshot
As Procurement Manager Operations based in our HQ in Sydney, you will report to the Portfolio Category Manager – Operations, and work closely with various teams and leadership across the Asia Pacific region, making your mark in a number of ways:
- Shape the procurement strategy that ensures our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and cost effectively.
- Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, supplier engagement, and operational procurement processes.
- Secure and manage strategic supplier agreements that support AirTrunk’s growth trajectory and evolving operational needs.
Your Day to Day
- Owning and managing end-to-end procurement activities (including RFx) for operational projects ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods and services.
- Developing, issuing, and overseeing tender processes: scopes of work, bid packages, evaluations, recommendations and awards.
- Leading contract preparation, negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier/contract administration.
- Supporting the development of category strategies to deliver safe, high quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers across APAC, strengthening relationships and performance.
- Conducting market research to identify cost drivers, risks, trends and opportunities.
- Ensuring all procurement activity complies with local laws, regulations and AirTrunk governance.
- Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers to increase supply chain resilience.
- Partnering closely with Operations to align expectations, influence outcomes and support day to day operations.
- Building strong relationships across AirTrunk and effectively communicating procurement expectations and influencing stakeholders.
Requirements
- Proven experience developing and executing procurement strategies, tendering frameworks, and standard methodologies, including high value and complex contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated commercial experience delivering operational procurement outcomes in mission critical environments (e.g. data centres, utilities, infrastructure, facilities management).
- Strong practical application of commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to solve complex procurement, risk, and supply chain challenges.
- In depth understanding of procurement and sourcing models, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at mid to senior levels.
- Strong stakeholder, prioritisation, and time management skills in a fast paced, evolving environment.
- Resilient, proactive, and agile, with a hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to operate autonomously, taking end‑to‑end accountability for assigned procurement categories and projects.
The AirTrunk Culture
Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you’re helping scale our region’s digital future, we’ll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.
The pace in which we operate means you’ll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being dynamic, transparent, and responsive.
Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions to problems that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.
Now’s your chance to Grow@Hyperscale.
**To all recruitment agencies: AirTrunk does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, AirTrunk employees or any other organisation location. AirTrunk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.**
Top Skills
Contract Lifecycle Management
Procurement Strategies
Supplier Management
Tendering Frameworks
AirTrunk North Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
88 Walker Street, Level 47, North Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2060
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Payments • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Generative AI
The Account Manager will manage a portfolio of 150-300 customer accounts, focusing on upselling and cross-selling while building relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include tracking revenue and customer insights via Salesforce, understanding complex client needs, and providing tailored fintech solutions.
Top Skills:
APIsSalesforce
Sales • Software • Travel
The Client Dashboard Specialist will support clients by customizing and managing FareHarbor dashboards, collaborating with sales, and troubleshooting issues to ensure client success.
Top Skills:
Apple OsGoogle SheetsGoogle SuiteMacintosh Computers
Sales • Software • Travel
The Project Onboarding Manager guides clients through onboarding with FareHarbor, overseeing the go-live process, managing client communication, and ensuring successful training and reservation transfers.
Top Skills:
Google Suite
What you need to know about the Sydney Tech Scene
From opera to comedy shows, the Sydney Opera House hosts more than 1,600 performances a year, yet its entertainment sector isn't the only one taking center stage. The city's tech sector has earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing in the region. More specifically, its IT sector stands out as the country's third-largest, growing at twice the rate of overall employment in the past decade as businesses continue to digitize their operations to stay competitive.
