Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon • Herndon, VA

21h

About The Position

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and implement process improvements in procurement workflows. Drive adoption of tools and technologies that increase efficiency and visibility across the procurement lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Amazon policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records of Purchase Orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in accordance with financial controls.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level