Senior Procurement Specialist

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote (Taiwan)

Imagine a future where everyone has instant, low-cost access to intelligence. We’re building a fully featured European AI cloud with everything one needs to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models. In addition, our GPUs run on 100% renewable energy.

We’re ambitious, curious, and gutsy doers. We practice a low hierarchy across the company and high morale in our teams. We’ve already achieved a lot, yet we’re only getting started. Now it’s your chance to join the ride. We offer more than just the job - we offer a career-defining opportunity to be part of building something big!

As a cherry on top, we’ve recently raised $64M in Series A and are ready to reach new heights.

About the role

Senior Procurement Specialist plays a critical role in the execution and optimization of procurement activities for Data Center (DC) and Hardware (HW) investments. This role is responsible for managing and following up annual CapEx, executing vendor agreements, supporting and leading major negotiations, and delivering measurable cost optimization outcomes.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role bridges procurement strategy and operational execution, ensuring commercial discipline, supply continuity, and value realization across the procurement lifecycle.

Why Verda

Cash + equity compensation along with various fringe benefits (e.g., healthcare, lunch, wellbeing, etc.).
Profitable operations, in addition to fast growth.
Role that offers plenty of space to make a business-critical impact.
Small yet mighty team challenging the status quo to positively impact the lives of many people.
29 nationalities in total, with 5 different ones in the management team.

Practicalities

Location: Taiwan (remote).
Level of expertise: Senior
Employment type: Full-time and permanent.

Your responsibilities

CapEx Management & Financial Discipline

Manage and track annual DC & HW CapEx expenditure across assigned categories
Ensure purchase orders, contracts, and invoices align with approved budgets
Support forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis in coordination with finance

Vendor, Logistics & Agreement Management

Manage operational relationships with OEMs, vendors, and logistics partners
Administer supplier agreements, SLAs, and commercial terms
Coordinate lead times, delivery schedules, and cross-border logistics where required

Negotiation & Commercial Execution

Lead or support negotiations for major procurement packages
Execute pricing, commercial terms, and volume-based agreements
Ensure negotiated savings are fully captured, tracked, and reported

Cost optimisation & Value Delivery

Deliver contribution toward annual cost optimization targets
Identify savings opportunities through:
- Supplier consolidation
- Specification optimization
- Commercial term improvements
Monitor supplier performance and cost drivers continuously

Your key competencies

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Finance
Professional procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent) preferred

Procurement Experience

6–10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles
Proven experience managing CapEx-driven procurement
Hands-on experience in DC, IT hardware, infrastructure, or mission-critical environments

Commercial & Technical Skills

Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost-saving outcomes
Solid understanding of contract administration and commercial terms
Familiarity with long lead-time equipment and complex supply chains

Personal Attributes

High level of ownership and accountability
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
Effective communicator across technical, financial, and operational teams

What's next

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For more information, you can reach out to a Talent Acquisition Partner, Marina at marina (at) datacrunch.io.

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