Hardware Commodity Specialist Intern, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

Description *Internship Period : 4 Jan 2027 - 30 June 2027 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. Amazon is looking for a motivated, customer-obsessed and open-minded procurement intern to work within our Data Center Sourcing & Procurement team based in Singapore. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the Data Center industry, working alongside AWS infrastructure teams and vendors across the Asia region. Our team sources, selects, contracts and manages third party services/equipment/material vendors for AWS, to build and launch Data Centers and Energy/Water infrastructure worldwide safely, securely, on time and at lowest cost. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple initiatives simultaneously. You should be collaborative, analytical, and demonstrate strong curiosity about procurement processes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and data center infrastructure development. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds including engineering, Quantity Surveying (QS), Supply Chain, business, commerce, or other vendor-facing roles who are eager to learn and build career in infrastructure procurement. Key job responsibilities Support infrastructure delivery & construction supplier procurement activities, including: • Assist internal stakeholders in understanding supplier capabilities and service requirements • Support the supplier selection process, including RFQ/RFP preparation and analysis • Help develop tracking mechanisms and metrics for supplier performance (on-time delivery, safety, quality, cost) • Participate in supplier business reviews and performance discussions • Assist with bid analysis, rate card reviews, and cost comparison activities • Support process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate or streamline procurement workflows • Learn and apply procurement governance, procedures, and policies • Conduct market research and supplier analysis to support sourcing decisions #auta-sg #auta-asean

Basic Qualifications - Currently enrolled in school for bachelor or above degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field , graduating between Aug 2027 – Aug 2028 - Interest and background in Procurement, supply chain, or vendor management through coursework, projects, or prior work experience - Excellent business and communication skills, high attention to detail - Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also taking initiative on assigned tasks - Candidates must be able to legally work in Singapore. - Able to commit full-time internship.

Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to data centers, engineering, infrastructure services, or technology companies through internships or academic projects - Familiarity with procurement processes such as RFQ/RFP management, supplier evaluation, contract review or Quantity Surveying (QS) - Interest in market intelligence, commodity trends, or supplier performance analysis - Conversational proficiency in Mandarin or other regional languages 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.