Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement; AWS

Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

We are seeking a motivated and data-driven procurement category manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands‑on passion to dive‑deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, the candidate must have proven skills in managing large‑scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies within the construction services space and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery, and drive results through competitive bidding, negotiation, and data analysis.

The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately, and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, yet work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and a learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; succeed in a fast‑paced environment;

and have a high level of customer focus and business judgment. It will be critical to embrace Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Proven experience driving large‑scale process improvements resulting in measurable value
• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
• Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape
• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time
• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments
• Strong data analysis and analytical skills

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.

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing, including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company

• 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
• 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

USA, VA, Herndon - 79,500. USD annually

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