Strategic MRO Procurement Lead - Japan Data Centers

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

Job summary

Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for MRO/EHS categories across the Japan data center operations. The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and a track record of delivering savings through competitive bidding and negotiation.

You will develop global procurement processes, measure supplier performance, and drive innovation in procurement tools and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain management, production planning, capacity planning or manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau).
• 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 regional customer requirements within 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 strategies.
• Lead supplier selection process across categories and regions.
• Develop supplier scorecards to measure performance.
• Lead business reviews to improve supplier performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma

Global supply chain

Education

Master's degree in Procurement/Business

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Corporate Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for MRO/EHS categories across the Japan data center operations. The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder collaboration, and a track record of delivering savings through competitive bidding and negotiation.

You will develop global procurement processes, measure supplier performance, and drive innovation in procurement tools and processes in a fast-paced environment.