Sr. Category Manager, Data Center Procurement, Data Center Procurement

Sr. Category Manager, Data Center Procurement

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Revolutionize infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure. Join our dynamic team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains.

As a Category Manager, you will develop advanced procurement strategies to optimize our data center construction ecosystem. You will analyze market trends, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to reduce costs and mitigate risk. You will create metrics for supplier performance, collaborate with stakeholders, and align procurement strategies with business objectives.

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance.
• Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Your day will be filled with dynamic challenges that blend strategic planning, collaborative problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making. You’ll engage with cross‑functional teams, analyze market trends, and develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence. You will prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the most impactful actions. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of engineers, supply‑chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles, and collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity.

• 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.
• 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).

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 offers comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

USA, VA, Herndon – $ – $ USD annually.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.