Procurement Manager (AI Compute)
Manage end-to-end procurement for AI compute hardware and software, develop suppliers, negotiate contracts, secure GPU allocation, track market trends, manage cross-border risks, coordinate compliance reviews, maintain procurement records, report performance, and support technology project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier development, RFQs, benchmarking, negotiation, contracts, delivery, and after-sales support.
- Develop partnerships with OEM, ODM, and channel vendors.
- Secure GPU allocation, production priority, discounts, and supplier governance.
- Track compute hardware and EDA software markets.
- Control spending and achieve cost-reduction targets.
- Mitigate cross-border delivery, customs, and licensing risks.
- Draft procurement, subscription, and maintenance contracts.
- Coordinate legal compliance reviews.
- Maintain procurement archives and submit monthly reports.
- Coordinate with technology teams to deliver AI computing projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, International Trade, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of Asia AI compute or data center procurement experience.
- GPU server and EDA procurement experience preferred.
- Familiarity with ODM supply chains, hardware BOM structures, and EDA licensing models.
- Ability to analyze quotes and lead bundled negotiations.
- Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar procurement contracts and framework agreements.
- Experience with software licensing agreements.
- Ability to manage multiple long-term procurement projects.
- Communication skills for commercial negotiations and contract drafting.
- Understanding of AMEA cross-border trade regulations, hardware imports, and software licensing compliance.
Benefits
- Training and mentoring
- Inclusive and respectful work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to digital asset industry projects
- Autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities
- Developmental opportunities and welfare benefits