Muhammad Jawwad

About Muhammad Jawwad

With over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, I currently serve as Senior Manager of Major Capital Equipment Procurement at Equinix. I focus on driving strategic procurement initiatives and fostering supplier excellence, ensuring optimized cost, quality, and performance for critical infrastructure within regional data center operations. By leading cross-functional teams, I contribute to delivering on-time solutions to support our mission-critical objectives. My core competencies include strategic project management, project leadership, and contract management, all of which enable me to deliver value in a dynamic and collaborative environment. I am committed to building strong supplier relationships, mitigating risks, and achieving operational excellence in alignment with organizational goals.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Major Capital Equipment Procurement

   Equinix

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Driving strategic procurement and supplier excellence for major capital equipment across regional Data Center operations. I lead cross‑functional teams to deliver optimized cost, quality, and performance outcomes while ensuring on‑time delivery for mission‑critical infrastructure.Key responsibilities include:Strategic Procurement Leadership: Execute global procurement strategies, develop regional vendor management plans, and ensure alignment of procurement goals, KPIs, and operational targets.Supplier & Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers, resolve escalations, mitigate risks, and continuously improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.Negotiations & Contracting: Lead major capital purchase negotiations to secure cost savings, reduce lead times, and enhance vendor performance; support supply agreement adherence.Cost Optimization: Drive cost‑saving initiatives, develop cost forecasts, and partner with suppliers to achieve measurable financial impact.Team & Resource Leadership: Oversee resource planning, set performance goals, manage budgetary escalations, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with business needs.Operational Excellence: Maintain deep technical understanding of MCE products, ensure on‑time delivery, implement best practices, and continuously refine procurement processes.

Education

• NED University of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  2004 — 2007

• National University of Singapore

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2010