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. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for the Controls category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. 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 highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also, you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a “get it done” mentality. Key job responsibilities • Manage Controls procurement category within the CAPEX domain across the APJC region. • Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers’ priorities • Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business. • Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost • Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement Procurement category strategies • Achieve cost savings through bidding, negotiations and strategic initiatives • Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance • Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships • Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle • Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post-execution • Travel of up to 20% may be required About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Basic Qualifications ・Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce, or Supply-Chain Management from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience ・6+ years of relevant experience in an international Procurement organization performing category management, contract negotiation and bidding on an international/regional level, and 2+ years of CAPEX/project procurement experience ・Experience in Strong in driving category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organization ・Experience as a Project Manager who can prioritize workload and manage complex projects within cost and schedule ・Possess excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English including verbal and written, and highly proficient in MS Office and Visio. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Engineering, Procurement & Supply chain or relevant business discipline. • Experience to communicate and report on market intelligence data, including commodity trends and labor indexes • Experience in driving strategies and analyzing market trends • Experience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company • Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization • Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools • Experience with implement category strategies, deep dive, and develop innovative ideas for process improvements Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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