Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Revolutionize infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure! Join our dynamic team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains.

You will be instrumental in developing advanced procurement strategies that optimize our data center construction ecosystem. By leveraging your analytical skills and strategic thinking youll create transformative approaches that reduce costs mitigate risks and enhance supplier performance across our expansive infrastructure network.

We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group dedicated to building the technological infrastructure that powers global cloud computing. Our team values creativity continuous learning and a passion for solving complex challenges that shape the future of technology.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services
- Analyze market trends supplier capabilities and competitive landscapes
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance
- Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives

A day in the life
Your day will be filled with dynamic challenges that blend strategic planning collaborative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making. Youll engage with cross-functional teams analyze market trends and develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence. 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 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.

About AWS

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Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
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- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
- 6 years of related industry experience
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management benchmarking should-cost models RFX reverse auction contracting or equivalent)
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- 5 years of data analysis using tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau or equivalent experience
- Experience in program project or product management or leading product implementation
- 5 years of relevant experience with construction services and material procurement.

- Masters degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction direct coordination with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases of project
- Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction Sustainability etc
- Strong quantitative financial and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude excellent attention to detail and good business judgment

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Arlington - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually