Procurement Manager Operations - Melbourne

About AirTrunk

Join the largest and fastest-growing data centre company in Asia Pacific & Middle East (APME), where we are dedicated to advancing the digital future of the region. AirTrunk specializes in building and maintaining hyperscale data centres that meet the demands of the world's leading transformative companies, with a commitment to sustainable growth.

Since opening Australia's largest hyperscale data centres in 2017, we have rapidly expanded across the APME region with strong investor support including Blackstone. Become part of the AirTrunk team, where innovation meets the cloud infrastructure on the ground.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Manager Operations based in Melbourne, reporting to the Portfolio Category Manager – Operations, you will play a key role in shaping procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our facilities. You will work collaboratively with various teams and leadership across Asia Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the complete procurement cycle for operational projects, including RFx processes, ensuring timely and compliant delivery.
• Develop, issue, and manage tender processes by preparing scopes of work, bid packages, evaluations, recommendations, and contract awards.
• Lead contract negotiation, preparation, execution, and ongoing supplier and contract administration.
• Support category strategy development aiming for safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers throughout the APAC region to strengthen relationships and enhance performance.
• Conduct thorough market research to assess cost drivers, risks, trends, and prospects.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and AirTrunk's corporate governance.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers to bolster supply chain resilience.
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams to align objectives, influence results, and support daily operations.
• Build robust relationships internally and communicate procurement goals to effectively influence stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven expertise in formulating and implementing procurement strategies, tender frameworks, and standard processes, including high-value and complex contract negotiations.
• Commercial experience in operational procurement within mission-critical environments such as data centres, utilities, infrastructure, or facilities management.
• Deep understanding and practical application of commercial, contractual principles, and resolving complex procurement, risk, and supply chain issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and sourcing methodologies, supplier management, and contract lifecycle oversight.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing mid to senior-level stakeholders effectively.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, prioritization, and time management in a dynamic, rapidly changing setting.
• Resilient, proactive, agile, detail-oriented, and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently with full accountability for assigned procurement categories and projects.

Work Culture

Working at AirTrunk offers a unique chance to accelerate your career and maximize your impact while contributing to the digital future of the region. Experience a fast-paced, energetic environment where collaborative problem solving and innovation thrive. We value diversity and provide support to ensure you succeed in a flexible and safe workplace.

Additional Information

Please note, this role is not related to IT, ICT, or purchasing procurement.

Recruitment agencies are not accepted; unsolicited resumes will not incur fees.