Procurement Category Manager – Energy & Water Infrastructure

About the role

Amazon Web Services is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to lead the Energy and Water Infrastructure categories for its APAC data center operations. You will design and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, risk, and performance while supporting the rapid growth of AWS global infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Energy and Water Infrastructure categories within the CAPEX domain across multiple APAC countries.
• Drive end‑to‑end RFP/tender processes: supplier onboarding, RFx initiation, briefings, evaluations, negotiations, and contract award.
• Achieve cost savings through competitive bidding, strategic negotiations, and innovative sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal business partners, engineering teams, and external suppliers to align on requirements and timelines.
• Create and roll out global procurement processes and tools that foster innovation across teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement or category management, preferably within CAPEX‑heavy environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and global‑thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on tight timelines.
• Excellent stakeholder influence skills and comfort working with autonomy.
• Track record of driving cost‑saving initiatives and managing supplier performance.
• Alignment with Amazon’s Leadership Principles and an entrepreneurial “get‑it‑done” mindset.

Required skills