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

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll 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
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Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelors 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.


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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