Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement
Job ID: 3161165 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and data-driven procurement category manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands‐on passion to dive‐deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, the candidate must have proven skills in managing large‐scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.
Responsibilities
* Create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services space.
* Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs.
* Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
* Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for the category.
* Think strategically, globally, and data‐driven; influence customers and suppliers at all levels.
* Work autonomously while maintaining high analytical rigor and customer focus.
* Embrace and model Amazon's Leadership Principles and maintain an entrepreneurial spirit.
Qualifications
* Proven experience driving large‐scale process improvements resulting in measurable value.
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
* Strong strategic thinking and execution skills.
* Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies.
* Ability to work in a fast‐paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired.
* Commitment to learning and expanding technical knowledge.
* Analytical, financial, and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
* Willingness to roll up sleeves, general manager/owner mentality.
* Deep understanding of product, business, and competitive landscape.
* Ability to devise strong plan of action and ensure timely execution.
* Strong data analysis and analytical skills.
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 related technical field.
* Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python.
* Experience in global supply chain management and managing cross‐functional teams in a fast‐paced consumer electronics product company.
Preferred Qualifications
* 4+ years of program, project, or product management, or leading a product implementation process.
* Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field.
* Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal‐opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is USD 79,500.00 – 139,100.00 annually, located in USA, VA, Herndon. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional 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.
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