Senior Data Center Procurement Manager

Salary: $147, per year

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 6 years of related industry experience
• Experience with procurement practices such as category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auctions, and contracting, or equivalent
• Experience negotiating with global suppliers and a demonstrated record of reducing costs
• At least 5 years of data analysis experience using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, or Tableau, or equivalent experience
• Experience in program, project, or product management, or leading product implementation
• At least 5 years of relevant experience procuring construction services and materials
• Preferred:
  Masters degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Preferred:
  Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
• Preferred:
  Procurement experience working with engineering teams, supply chain partners, and Tier 1 OEMs
• Preferred:
  Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Preferred:
  Experience coordinating construction scopes across development and construction stages, including with internal and external teams responsible for construction, commissioning, and testing
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with engineering principles related to data center construction and sustainability

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction services
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes
• Manage RFPs for data center construction scopes involving general contractors, subcontractors, and construction material and equipment suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to improve efficiency and performance
• Establish supplier performance metrics and accountability mechanisms
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing approaches and make data-informed decisions
• Prioritize activities that support data center capacity availability and safety
• Contribute to projects at local and global levels

• AWS
• Cloud
• Excel
• Support
• SQL
• Security
• Tableau
• Hardware
• Network
• Web

We are part of AWS Infrastructure Services, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of AWSs global infrastructure, including data centers and the equipment that keeps cloud services running. Youll join a diverse, collaborative team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other professionals, working across AWS to support safe, secure, cost-effective infrastructure. We value creativity, continuous learning, inclusion, and employee ownership, and offer mentorship, career-development resources, and a culture that supports work-life harmony.

The role is based in Arlington or Herndon, Virginia, or Seattle, Washington. The listed annual base salary range is $147,900–$200,100, with sign-on payments and restricted stock units; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and location. Our benefits include health coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

• health coverage
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave