Strategic MRO/EHS Procurement Lead (Japan)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for MRO/EHS categories across the Asia-Pacific region. You will develop strategies, negotiate with global suppliers, and drive cost reductions while partnering with internal teams to deliver value across AWS data center operations.

The role requires strong analytical ability, leadership, and a track record of delivering vendor performance improvements in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain management, production planning, capacity planning or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in high-volume operations or sourcing environments.
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Services Sourcing for the assigned MRO/EHS categories.
• Coordinate all customer requirements within the region for the category.
• Liaise with other category managers for delivery of Goods and Services.
• Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations.
• Analyze category data and metrics to drive procurement category strategies.
• Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across regions to influence priorities.
• Lead supplier selection processes across multiple categories and regions.
• Ensure knowledge of supply markets and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance (SRM).
• Create supplier scorecards to measure performance.
• Lead business reviews to improve supplier performance and partnerships.
• Innovate within procurement, automating tools/processes to support lifecycle.
• Provide support through contracting and post-execution management.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis tools

Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma

High-volume operations

Global supply chain management

Education

Master's degree in Procurement/Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for MRO/EHS categories across the Asia-Pacific region. You will develop strategies, negotiate with global suppliers, and drive cost reductions while partnering with internal teams to deliver value across AWS data center operations.

The role requires strong analytical ability, leadership, and a track record of delivering vendor performance improvements in fast‑paced environments.