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About the Role

The Cost & Procurement Manager is responsible for cost management and procurement support across STACK’s data center development projects. This role works under the Director, Cost & Procurement and is part of the Delivery Operations team, supporting multiple data center development projects across Japan. The role functions as a key partner to the Project Director, supporting project delivery from cost and procurement perspectives. From early project stages, the role contributes to project team structuring, master schedule development, cost planning, and procurement strategy, enabling efficient project execution. This is a hands-on role, directly involved in cost analysis, estimate evaluation, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Support project setup and execution strategy during early stages
Propose project team structures including consultants and contractors
Develop overall project master schedules
Define major project milestones
Develop procurement strategy and tender schedule
Perform cost analysis for data center construction projects
Develop conceptual cost estimates and cost plans
Prepare cost breakdown structures
Analyze market construction pricing
Support project budgeting and cost control
Review contractor estimates and negotiation
Verify quantities and pricing
Check consistency between design documents and bids
Confirm scope coverage
Evaluate cost reasonableness
Prepare and issue RFP / RFQ documents
Organize tender documentation
Prepare bid comparison analysis
Support bid evaluation
Support contractor selection
Develop procurement packaging and strategy
Review construction contracts and commercial terms.
Support negotiations with contractors and vendors for contract execution.
Ensure alignment between contract terms and commercial conditions.
Support contract execution processes and internal approval procedures.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, or commercial management.
Ability to review design documents and verify construction estimates and quantities.
Understanding of construction trade scopes and project delivery processes.
Experience in project budgeting and cost control.
Strong stakeholder management skills with contractors, consultants, and project teams.
Experience preparing RFP/RFQ documentation and managing tender processes.
Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
Business-level Japanese and conversational-level English communication skills
Candidates who are motivated to develop their English skills in an international environment are encouraged to apply.
Ability to analyze information and make decisions using logical and numerical reasoning
Strong ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
Ability to anticipate potential challenges and proactively manage risks
Ability to execute plans effectively and deliver results
Ability to lead and engage stakeholders to achieve project objectives
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for successful project completion
Ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
Maintains consistent work performance and professional reliability
Eager to acquire new knowledge
You don’t get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple high-level priorities with competing timelines while welcoming a new, urgent challenge with ease.
Are culturally sensitive and enjoy working with a diverse group of individuals from multiple regions.
You pay attention to the details – meticulously, and every time. Nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
You’re collaborative. You enjoy working with others to solve problems – and people enjoy working with you. You can shift from being a leader to a contributor when needed.
You think five steps ahead and see issues from multiple angles. You’re not just a problem solver – you’re a problem preventer.

Skills

Cost Management
Procurement Support
Project Initiation Support
Cost Analysis
Estimate Review
Negotiation
RFP/RFQ Preparation
Stakeholder Management
Project Budgeting
Cost Control
Value Engineering

Location

Osaka, Japan
Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Strong benefits

About the Company

STACK Infrastructure builds, owns, and operates hyperscale and colocation data centers that power the world’s most ambitious technology companies.
With a rapidly expanding footprint across APAC, STACK combines deep development expertise, flexible capital, and operational discipline to deliver critical digital infrastructure at scale.
Our clients include the largest hyperscale cloud platforms.
We are building a regional platform defined by speed of delivery, power reliability, and long-term partnership — and we are assembling the team to lead that effort.

Equal Opportunity

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ALL qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.