Sr. Procurement Category Manager, InfraOps Planning and Sourcing

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low‑cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver cutting‑edge solutions to source, build, and maintain socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly‑motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS.

Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

• Manage a category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) domains
• Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations
• Plan and execute effective negotiation strategies with vendors
• Analyze category data and metrics to drive procurement category strategies
• Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns, across categories and regions, to influence customers’ priorities
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure customer satisfaction
• Lead supplier selection processes across multiple categories, internal teams, and regions, and create longer‑term supplier selection strategies for management
• Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
• Provide support throughout the contracting process, as well as management of contracts post‑execution

• 2+ years of program, project, or product management, or leading product implementation experience
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of high‑volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company

• 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 in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain, and Tier 1 OEM partners
• Experience practicing best‑in‑class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should‑cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your recruiting partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, TX, Austin:  –  USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon:  –  USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle:  –  USD annually

Company:
Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job : A