Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon • Full-time • Herndon, Virginia, United States • 2w ago

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
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

#DCPD_Delivery Basic Qualifications: - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 79,500.00 - 139,100.00 USD annually

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