Data Center Procurement Category Lead

Amazon Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited (Singapore) is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Data Center Sourcing and Procurement (DCSP). The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for complex construction procurement, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs while driving supplier performance and process improvements.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, and lead programs to deliver value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Experience in a procurement organization performing vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding
• Experience across cross-functional teams and coaching junior staff
• Experience in construction procurement or quantity surveying or construction contracts management
• Master's degree in a related field (preferred)
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage General Contractor and Construction Procurement category Strategy and Delivery
• Construction material supply chain sourcing and program management
• Achieve cost savings through negotiations, value engineering through the supply chain, and strategic initiatives
• Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement procurement category strategies
• Understand trends in customers' needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence priorities
• Provide knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance
• Create supplier scorecards to measure performance
• Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues
• Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes
• Provide support throughout contracting and post-execution management
• Possible travel up to 25%

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Bidding and tendering

Data-driven decision making

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Amazon Asia-Pacific Resources Private Limited (Singapore) is seeking a Procurement Category Manager for Data Center Sourcing and Procurement (DCSP). The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for complex construction procurement, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs while driving supplier performance and process improvements.

You will analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, and lead programs to deliver value.