Data Center SEA Operations Practitioner

About the Role

Lead the strategic sourcing and category management of critical long-lead equipment (LLE) for large-scale data center projects across APAC. This role combines technical expertise, commercial leadership, and supplier management to ensure cost-effective, timely, and reliable procurement outcomes.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage LLE categories including generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, chillers, cooling towers, and modular equipment.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFx processes, tender evaluation, contract negotiations, PO placement, and delivery tracking.

• Drive cost optimization through benchmarking, competitive bidding, and supplier negotiations.

• Assess supplier risks and implement strategies to maintain supply chain continuity.

• Partner with technical, project, and delivery teams to align procurement with project milestones.

• Develop procurement planning and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, or data center environments.

• Hands-on experience sourcing critical data center infrastructure equipment.

• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills, including T&Cs, warranties, and liability provisions.

• Experience managing large-value procurement portfolios and supplier relationships.

• Proficiency with SAP/MRP systems and e-procurement tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale or mission-critical data center programs.

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or equivalent quality certification.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience managing procurement activities across multiple APAC countries.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.