Sr DC Capex Procurement Manager - Energy infrastructure, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

Overview

Amazon is seeking a motivated and data‑driven Category Manager to support Americas data center expansion and infrastructure development. The ideal candidate should possess strong supply chain and procurement expertise, analytical and financial acumen, excellent communication capabilities, and a hands‑on passion for diving deep into data center capacity planning and construction processes. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate proven experience managing large‑scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

As a Category Manager for the Energy Infrastructure and Projects portfolio, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for energy infrastructure procurement categories and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and optimize costs for Amazon. This role specifically requires candidates with Natural Gas Industry experience in the following areas:

• Prior experience in natural gas trading operations and market dynamics
• Knowledge of pipeline infrastructure including EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) scope, commercial frameworks, and contract negotiations
• Understanding of natural gas extraction, production, and transportation processes
• Familiarity with upstream processes and natural gas value chain

You will develop mechanisms and metrics to ensure supplier accountability for performance and delivery. Success will be driven through competitive bidding, strategic negotiations, and comprehensive analysis of data and market trends for your category.

The ideal candidate thinks strategically, drives multiple initiatives simultaneously, communicates effectively, and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative while working with significant autonomy. Success requires strong analytical thinking, strategic and global perspective, intellectual curiosity, urgency in meeting customer timelines, ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments, and exceptional customer focus with sound business judgment. Embracing and modeling Amazon’s Leadership Principles with an entrepreneurial spirit is essential.

• Proven experience driving large‑scale process improvements with measurable results
• Experience with energy infrastructure equipment and construction categories including natural gas infrastructure, long‑lead equipment (generators, turbines), and gas sourcing strategies for prime and back‑up power systems in data centers
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strategic thinking with methodical execution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams in adopting innovative technologies
• Adaptability in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with continuous innovation focus
• Commitment to professional and technical knowledge expansion
• Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills with data‑driven decision making
• General manager/owner mentality with willingness to tackle any necessary task
• Deep understanding of products, business operations, and competitive landscape
• Comprehensive planning abilities with consistent on‑time execution
• Results‑oriented approach producing measurable outcomes within committed time frames
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

• 5+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company
• Hands‑on experience with pipeline and gas infrastructure EPC and O&M projects

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Experience…