Sr Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing ...

DESCRIPTIONAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment to ensure continual access to cloud services. Our team includes software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. We focus on safety, security, capacity, and cost-efficiency, fostering an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and ownership.Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides on-demand infrastructure services such as computing, storage, networking, and databases. As a leader in cloud computing, our Infrastructure team supplies the capacity that underpins Amazon’s retail and cloud businesses. We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to support Data Center Capex Services procurement, focusing on designing and executing sourcing strategies for complex categories within APAC.The role involves collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to reduce risks and costs, developing performance metrics, driving results through market analysis and negotiations, and creating procurement processes to foster innovation. The ideal candidate is strategic, analytical, autonomous, and aligns with Amazon’s Leadership Principles, with a track record of managing multiple projects and stakeholder engagement.Key job responsibilitiesManage at least two complex consultancy procurement categories related to design engineering for APAC.Achieve cost savings through standardization, bidding, negotiations, and strategic initiatives.Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to develop effective procurement strategies.Monitor market trends and influence customer priorities and team development.Provide insights on supply markets and supplier capabilities geographically and technically.Develop mechanisms and metrics to evaluate supplier performance, including SLAs and scorecards.Lead business reviews to improve supplier performance and strengthen novate procurement tools and processes to support lifecycle management.Support contract management from negotiation through post-execution.About the teamWe value diverse experiences and encourage candidates from varied backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether all preferred qualifications are met.Why AWSAWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies alike. We continue to innovate in cloud computing.Work/Life BalanceWe promote flexibility and work-life harmony, supporting your success at work and at clusive Team CultureOur affinity groups and diversity initiatives foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe offer ongoing learning, mentorship, and resources to help you grow professionally. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06