Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited
Procurement, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
ProcurementCategoryManager,DataCenterSourcing&Procurement
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“Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement at Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited. Skills: Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor management, Contract negotiation. Manage infrastructure delivery supplier end to end procurement. Manage engineering supplier end to end procurement”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure availability of 3rd party resources; Meet highest safety standards; Meet highest quality standards; Deliver in a timely manner; Deliver in an efficient manner; Deliver in a cost-effective manner; Think long term; Drive multiple initiatives; Own initiatives to completion; Exhibit curiosity and learning; Engage key stakeholders; Influence key stakeholders; Exhibit high level of customer focus; Achieve best market value; Unlock savings; Improve supplier performance; Strengthen business partnerships; Implement more efficient processes; Improve performance of vendors
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting network
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years procurement experience, Vendor management experience, Contract management experience, Negotiating complex purchases experience, Bidding experience, Strategic sourcing experience, Global contract management experience, Process improvement experience, Operational analysis experience, Financial analysis experience, Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
Nice to Have
Data centers experience, Infrastructure service providers experience, Related technology companies experience, Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Effective communication abilities, Managing network experience, Troubleshooting network experience
What You'll Do.
Manage infrastructure delivery supplier end to end procurement
Manage engineering supplier end to end procurement
Understand internal stakeholder service supplier needs
Develop long-term sourcing strategies
Provide in-depth knowledge about supplier capabilities
Provide technical considerations
Provide geographical considerations
Develop supplier selection process
Own supplier selection process
Develop contract negotiations
Own contract negotiations
Develop supplier onboarding
Own supplier onboarding
Develop mechanisms to track supplier performance
Develop metrics to track supplier performance
Track supplier performance on time delivery
Track supplier performance safety
Track supplier performance quality
Track supplier performance cost
Lead business reviews with suppliers
Improve supplier performance
Strengthen business partnerships
Achieve best market value through rate cards
Achieve best market value through bidding
Unlock savings through strategic initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders
Collaborate with suppliers
Innovate the procurement process
Automate the procurement process
Improve tools to support Procurement Lifecycle
Improve processes to support Procurement Lifecycle
Advice internal stakeholders on procurement governance
Advice internal stakeholders on procurement procedures
Advice internal stakeholders on procurement policies
Engage with internal stakeholders on procurement needs
Analyze the supplier market
Prepare requests for pricing
Manage requests for pricing
Prepare requests for proposal
Manage requests for proposal
Prepare requests for information
Manage requests for information
Conduct vendor business reviews
Conduct vendor performance reviews
Track demand forecasting
Track vendor capacity
Conduct supplier contract negotiations
Identify opportunities to implement efficient processes
Identify opportunities to improve vendor performance
Implement efficient processes
Improve vendor performance
Manage supplier escalations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with internal stakeholders; Collaborate with suppliers; Work with AWS infrastructure teams; Work with service vendors
Communication Scope
Communicate appropriately; Influence customers; Influence suppliers
Process & Methodology
Cross-functional initiatives, Cross-functional projects
Full Job Description
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon 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 3rd 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 includi
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