Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Description

We're seeking a Procurement Category Manager to support Americas data center construction. You will create and implement sourcing strategies for General Contractor services, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and lower costs. You will develop metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery, using competitive bidding, negotiation, and data analysis to drive results.

The ideal candidate thinks long-term, drives multiple initiatives simultaneously, and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will work collaboratively with significant autonomy in a fast-paced environment. You embrace ambiguity, act with urgency to meet customer timelines, and model Amazon's Leadership Principles with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key job responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for General Contractor services across Americas data center construction projects. Conduct competitive bidding processes, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to secure optimal terms.

Supplier Performance Management

Create metrics and mechanisms to measure supplier performance against delivery, quality, and cost commitments. Hold suppliers accountable through regular business reviews and corrective action plans when needed.

Cost & Risk Management

Analyze market trends, pricing data, and total cost of ownership to identify savings opportunities. Assess and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact construction timelines or costs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Construction Managers, Infrastructure Planning & Sourcing (IPS) teams, and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align procurement strategies with business objectives. Communicate procurement status, risks, and opportunities to leadership.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement process improvements in procurement workflows. Drive adoption of tools and technologies that increase efficiency and visibility across the procurement lifecycle.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure procurement activities comply with Amazon policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records of Purchase Orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in accordance with financial controls.

A day in the life

Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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Work/Life Balance

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