Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement (DCSP)
Procurement Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement (DCSP)
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic growing business unit within that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power storage options networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation building the future and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and with the compute network and Datacenter capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business. We are seeking a Procurement professional to support our Data Center Capex Services Procurement space as we deliver infrastructure capacity for our customers.
As a Procurement Category Manager you will create and implement sourcing strategies for complex categories in the Professional Services (Consultant Procurement) domain for India and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon while delivering value to our customers . You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally you will drive results through methods that include go to market strategies competitive bidding negotiating and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create regional/global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams.
The ideal candidate thinks long term drives multiple initiatives and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazons Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a get it done mentality.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Manage one or more Professional Services (consultancy) categories for India within the Professional Services procurement team
Achieve cost savings through bidding negotiations and strategic initiatives
Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business
Understand trends in customers needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers priorities
Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities technically and geographically to the business.
Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery quality and cost
Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance
Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
Innovate within the procurement space automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
Provide support throughout the contracting process as well as management of contracts post-execution
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
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 and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Commerce or Business Administration from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 years of relevant experience in an international Procurement organization performing category management contract negotiation and bidding
Strong leader who can create and implement category strategies develop pricing models and has influence across all levels of an organization
Track record of delivering complex or large-scale projects across multiple teams and functions
Strong business judgement instincts and organizational skills
Masters degree in Business or relevant business discipline from an accredited university
Experience in data centers engineering an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data including commodity trends and labor indexes
Demonstrated success in driving strategies and analyzing market trends
Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools
Ability to deep dive and develop innovative ideas for process challenges
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic growing business unit within that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power storage options networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation building the future and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and with the compute network and Datacenter capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business. We are seeking a Procurement professional to support our Data Center Capex Services Procurement space as we deliver infrastructure capacity for our customers.
As a Procurement Category Manager you will create and implement sourcing strategies for complex categories in the Professional Services (Consultant Procurement) domain for India and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon while delivering value to our customers . You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally you will drive results through methods that include go to market strategies competitive bidding negotiating and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create regional/global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams.
The ideal candidate thinks long term drives multiple initiatives and communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You must be collaborative but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you must be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; succeed in a fast-paced environment; engage and influence key stakeholders; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. Also you must have a demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and driving them to completion to meet business objectives. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazons Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a get it done mentality.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Manage one or more Professional Services (consultancy) categories for India within the Professional Services procurement team
Achieve cost savings through bidding negotiations and strategic initiatives
Understand customer requirements and analyze category data to establish and implement robust regional procurement category strategies that deliver value to the business
Understand trends in customers needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers priorities
Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities technically and geographically to the business.
Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery quality and cost
Create supplier scorecards to measure and track supplier performance
Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships
Innovate within the procurement space automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle
Provide support throughout the contracting process as well as management of contracts post-execution
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
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 and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Commerce or Business Administration from an accredited university or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 years of relevant experience in an international Procurement organization performing category management contract negotiation and bidding
Strong leader who can create and implement category strategies develop pricing models and has influence across all levels of an organization
Track record of delivering complex or large-scale projects across multiple teams and functions
Strong business judgement instincts and organizational skills
Masters degree in Business or relevant business discipline from an accredited university
Experience in data centers engineering an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company
Ability to communicate and report on market intelligence data including commodity trends and labor indexes
Demonstrated success in driving strategies and analyzing market trends
Developing market intelligence to communicate across the organization
Experience with creating Procurement systems and tools
Ability to deep dive and develop innovative ideas for process challenges
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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