Procurement Catagory Manager

Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a talented, customer‐obsessed, and open‐minded procurement expert to work within our Data Center Sourcing & Procurement team based in Singapore. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain insight into the Data Center industry working with AWS infrastructure teams and service vendors in the Asia region. Our team ensures availability of third‐party resources to perform services to the highest safety & quality standards in a timely, efficient and cost‐effective manner. The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role, you must be analytical; think strategically; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds including manufacturing, construction, facilities management, IT or other vendor‐facing roles who are eager to learn about data center procurement. Key Responsibilities Manage infrastructure delivery & engineering supplier end‐to‐end procurement for your allocated countries, including; Work intimately with your internal stakeholders to understand their service supplier needs and develop long‐term sourcing strategies for them. Provide the business with in‐depth knowledge about your suppliers' capabilities, technical and geographic considerations. Develop and own the supplier selection process, contract negotiations and onboarding. Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to on‐time delivery, safety, quality, and cost. Lead business reviews with suppliers to improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships. Achieve best market value through rate cards & bidding. Unlock savings via strategic initiatives through collaboration with your internal stakeholders and suppliers. Innovate the procurement process, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle. Advise your internal stakeholders on procurement governance, procedures and policies. A Day in the Life Engaging with your internal stakeholders on their procurement needs. Analyzing the supplier market. Supplier selection, contract negotiation and onboarding. Preparing and managing requests for pricing, proposal or information. Bid analysis, rate‐card negotiation and maintenance. Vendor business and performance reviews. Demand forecasting & vendor capacity tracking. Conducting supplier contract negotiations. Identifying and executing on opportunities to implement more efficient processes or improve the performance of our vendors. Managing supplier escalations. About the Team Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‐led and company‐sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes them unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of work in a procurement organization, performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding experience Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis Experience delivering results for large, cross‐functional initiatives/projects Preferred Qualifications Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr