Sr. Category Manager, Data Center Procurement, Data Center 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.

- 2 years of program project or product management or leading product implementation experience
- 6 years of related industry experience
- 8 years of data analysis using tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau or equivalent experience
- 8 years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau or equivalent
- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in global supply chain management managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
- Experience in program project or product management or leading product implementation

- Masters degree in Business Administration Finance Economics Computer Science or a related field
- Experience in data centers infrastructure service providers or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management benchmarking should-cost models RFX reverse auction contracting or equivalent)

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

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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 Herndon - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually