Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited

Procurement, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing

ProcurementCategoryManager,DataCenterSourcing&Procurement

S$155–230k ~AI est. Singapore, Singapore FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Procurement, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

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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