Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Overview

Amazon is 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 the 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.

• Create and implement sourcing strategies within the construction services space.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and reduce costs for Amazon.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiation, and analysis of data and market trends for the category.
• Communicate effectively and influence customers and suppliers at all levels.

• Proven experience driving large‑scale process improvements resulting in measurable value.
• High attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change using 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.
• Deep understanding of 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.

• 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 in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations.
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis.
• 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 program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process.
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.

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

Base salary range: $79,500 – $139,100 USD annually. Package includes sign‑on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs), health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Location:

USA, VA, Arlington.

Company:
Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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