Sr Procurement Project Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Sourcing Job ID: Amazon Corporate Services Pty LtdAmazon is hiring a Sr Procurement Project Manager to support AWS' Infrastructure Operations. We are a diverse team of highly motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals that support the core infrastructure of Amazon Web Services' business. If you want to be a part of a team that has a daily impact on company success, this is a great opportunity for you.We are looking for a collaborative individual to administer sourcing requirements for services, materials and equipment. You will work with internal customers to evaluate and qualify vendors, issue and manage competitive bids, manage ordering, and support the implementation of catalogues, contracts and managerial reports. You will provide support as necessary to ensure that all required contracts are fully in accordance to local legislation and following Amazon's policies. Moreover, create and track KPIs/Reports for Controllership and Fiduciary Controls.The ideal candidate, for this Sr Procurement Project Manager role, is a self-starter, a creative, critical thinker with a curious mindset who is willing to learn. You must be an effective negotiator, leader, and communicator to be able to work independently and generate high-quality work product in a cohesive, creative, ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous environment.Because this position involves direct contact with business owners and external entities, you must have a professional demeanor and be able to communicate and interact with people at every level internally and externally, including upper management.Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see ) Key job responsibilities Responsibilities include:Educate internal customers and vendors on all relevant procedures and policies, especially those related to S&TP (Spending & Transaction Policy) and segregation of dutiesPartner with internal customers to positively influence spending decisionsServe as the primary point of contact for vendor evaluation, qualification, and competitive bidding needsCreate, improve and document tools and processes that recognize and address customer, vendor and cost management needsManage and ensure the integrity of vendor data, and all data gathered through competitive bidsEnsure all relevant business controls are enforced and satisfiedCollaborate with team, customers and internal business partners to identify areas for cost improvementSupport or drive development of or changes to processes to better procure equipment and servicesSupport full Procure-to-Pay process, working with stakeholders to determine requirements and scope, supplier selection, requests for proposals, contracting, and all follow-on activities.Keys to success in this role include sound judgement and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate should be able to extract insights from data and be able to communicate clearly appropriate triggers and actions.Analytical, data driven approach with an attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloadsAbility to translate large amounts of data into useful information and draw conclusionsAbility to communicate complex financial concepts to audiences with varied levels of fluencyExperience with end-to-end procure-to-pay processExcellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answerAbility to work with technical and non-technical business owners/partners to overcome obstacles and deliver results BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience• 8+ years' experience in a Procurement organization performing sourcing, vendor management, contract management, negotiating complex purchases, and bidding• 4+ years' experience developing category strategies and pricing models as a Project Manager who can prioritize workload and manage complex projects within cost and schedule PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in Business, Procurement & Supply chain or relevant business discipline.• Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data, including commodity trends and labor indexes• 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• Proven ability to implement category strategies globally• Proven ability to deep dive and develop innovative ideas for process challengesAcknowledgement of country:In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement:Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information.Posted: February 12, 2025 (Updated about 17 hours ago)