Hardware Commodity Specialist Intern (6 months), Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

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.

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 service vendors across the Asia region. Our team ensures availability of 3rd party resources to perform services to the highest safety & quality standards in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.

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 operations.

We welcome candidates from various backgrounds including engineering, business, commerce, or other vendor-facing roles who are eager to learn about data center procurement.

Key job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Support infrastructure delivery & engineering 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

A day in the life
A Day in the Life
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs
• Conducting analysis of the supplier market
• Supporting supplier selection, contract review, and onboarding activities
• Preparing and managing requests for pricing, proposals, or information
• Assisting with bid analysis and rate card maintenance
• Participating in vendor performance reviews
• Supporting demand forecasting and vendor capacity tracking
• Learning about supplier contract negotiations
• Identifying opportunities to implement more efficient processes
• Assisting with supplier communications and escalations

About the team
About AWS
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
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited university
• Relevant experience through internships, co-op programs, or entry-level roles in procurement, vendor management, supplier engagement, or related fields
• Demonstrated interest in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management through coursework, projects, or prior work experience
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also taking initiative on assigned tasks
• Candidate needs to be able to commit to a full-time internship (40hours/week) for 6-months from May 2026 onwards.

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, or contract review
• Interest in market intelligence, commodity trends, or supplier performance analysis
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and willingness to learn new tools and processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Conversational proficiency in Mandarin or other regional languages is a plus.

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