Hyperscalers Category Expert - Cloud Infrastructure

SAP•Houston, TX

27d•$127,100 - $282,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cloud Procurement Manager is a key procurement role supporting global sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management for public cloud services. The role partners closely with Category Managers, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to deliver value, ensure governance, and enable SAP’s cloud and growth strategy. The GPO – Cloud Infrastructure team is part of the GPO IT & Cloud Organization within the Global Procurement Organization and acts as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders. We are a high performing team! The team defines and executes global category strategies in close collaboration with business owners, corporate legal, finance, and controlling, and manages sourcing and suppliers worldwide.The Cloud Infrastructure category includes five core subcategories: public cloud services/ hyperscalers, private cloud and platform technologies, network infrastructure and connectivity, data center and colocation services, and related cloud infrastructure technologies. SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best. SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [email protected] SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Requirements

Holds a university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Possesses extensive experience in IT or Cloud procurement within a multinational setting, including managing multimillion-euro agreements and complex procurement arrangements
Demonstrates strong expertise in sourcing, category management, and contract negotiations
Experienced in engaging with public cloud providers and cloud infrastructure services
Exhibits excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic, global environment
Highly customer-service oriented with a commitment to quality and effective stakeholder engagement
Consistently achieves and surpasses performance targets as a high-performing professional
Adept at collaborating and building constructive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers
Displays a proactive, results-driven approach with initiative and determination in addressing challenges
Contributes to a supportive and inclusive team atmosphere through strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in English

Nice To Haves

Experience negotiating with hyperscalers such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, IBM
Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CTPE/CTPD)
IT or cloud‑related certifications
Familiarity with procurement and digital tools such as Ariba, SpendHQ, Concur, or Copilot
Experience working with senior leadership and cross‑functional global teams

Responsibilities

Support and execute global sourcing activities across cloud infrastructure categories, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
Lead and support commercial negotiations and contract lifecycle management with Hyperscaler partners (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure) including experience managing multimillion-euro deals and complex procurement arrangements
Drive supplier relationship management, performance tracking, and governance
Translate business requirements into clear procurement strategies and sourcing actions
Contribute to category strategy development, market analysis, benchmarking, and spend analysis
Prepare procurement analyses, decision materials, and executive-ready documentation
Support sustainability, innovation, and risk‑mitigation initiatives
Simplify and standardize Source‑to‑Pay and sourcing processes across regions
Develop and execute Public Cloud (Hyperscalers) strategy, aligning business needs with outcomes.
Lead negotiations and contract management with Hyperscaler partners (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure), covering pricing, service terms, and value with regular alignment with Partner Management.
Manage sourcing and the full contract lifecycle for public cloud services.
Collaborate with stakeholders (business, finance, risk/compliance, legal) to ensure sound and scalable commercial decisions.
Oversee supplier governance and performance, driving alignment and continuous improvement.
Provide procurement leadership during cloud-related escalations, assessing commercial and contractual impacts.
Leverage data and tools for decision-making, reporting, and transparency within the category.
Streamline procurement processes by standardizing templates and practices across regions.