About this role
Job Title
Contract Manager (Data Center - Samut Prakan)
Job Description Summary
Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.
Job Description
(This position is based at Samut Prakan, Thailand)
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Procurement: Partner with Procurement and Construction teams to define project specifications, conduct market research, manage RFPs and tender evaluations, and select qualified vendors for services, materials, and equipment.
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness, legal compliance, and alignment with company standards.
- Vendor & Performance Management: Build strong vendor relationships and track delivery against measurable KPIs (service quality, response times, and compliance).
- Governance & Issue Resolution: Chair monthly vendor performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and promptly resolve disputes to prevent disruptions to data center operations.
- Reporting & Process Optimization: Present vendor performance insights to senior leadership, implement procurement best practices, and track Southeast Asian market trends to maintain a competitive edge.
Key Requirements
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Industry Experience: 5–8 years of experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and contract administration within the construction, infrastructure, or data center/mission-critical facilities sectors.
- Technical & Legal Expertise: Strong working knowledge of construction contract law, standard contract forms, project lifecycles, and complex facility interfaces (CSA, MEP, commissioning, and operations).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional communication, organization, and dispute-resolution skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors and contracts simultaneously.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”