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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.
The APAC Data Center Supply Solutions team is looking for an Expansion
Transaction Manager to work with teams across the organization to procure data
center capacity, support long term scaling strategies for AWS’s infrastructure
regions, and manage a portfolio of critical infrastructure agreements. As a key
member of the business development team, the Expansion Transaction Manager will
manage all areas of transaction deal flow related to datacenter procurement
projects in the region.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator with both vendors and
internal customers, have a strong ability to overcome obstacles to deliver the
right results, possess a strong sense of ownership, and be highly data driven
with a passion for continuous improvement.
This position involves direct contact with senior AWS leaders and key vendors;
you must have a professional demeanor and be able to communicate effectively
with people at every level, both internally and externally. This position will
be based in Singapore but will require minor business travel for the support of
expansion activities, training, and team planning initiatives.
Your scope includes, but not limited to:
• Provide comprehensive support for datacenter expansion activities including
data analysis, ownership of budget approval process, and document administration
from deal inception to deal closure.
• Manage infrastructure transactions: validate internal stakeholder inputs,
engage with vendors, prepare business cases for leadership approval, and drive
contract execution with Legal partners.
• Assist with site selection process, strategy development, financial analysis,
and the approval process for new AWS datacenter sites.
• Provide support and analysis on supply plans, strategy documents, account
reviews, research requests, and stakeholder management.
• Support development of Master Service Agreements, Master Work Orders, Service
Orders and contract amendments.
• Manage internal stakeholder communication and provide status updates on
contract executions.
• Represent team in project meetings and work cross-organizationally to address
project issues.
• Manage infrastructure operating expenses, including obtaining internal
financial approvals, budget planning with finance, working with vendors, payment
and accounting teams to address any account escalation issues, and controlling
cash disbursements.
• Ensure data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to
infrastructure supply options including cost, capacity, key dates, and
contractual terms.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of continual process improvement
initiatives related to operational efficiency, team effectiveness and new value
added activities.
• Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, legal, finance, treasury, tax,
design engineering and risk management to help deliver highly successful
projects.
• Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all
business partners.
• Business Travel: 10%
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the
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, commerce, business administration or equivalent, or 2+
years of Amazon experience
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on
projects and tasks
- Experience engaging, verbally and in writing, with internal and external
stakeholders to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise manner
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications, especially MS Excel,
Word & PowerPoint at an advanced level Preferred Qualifications: - Experience
managing and or coordinating projects in a fast pace environment
- 5+ years of procurement experience
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related
technology companies
- Experience building and analyzing cost/benefit scenarios and business cases
and communicating results throughout the organization
- Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and
reporting
- Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and
non-technical
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
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