Data Center Procurement Category Lead – Americas

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for the Americas data center construction space.

The role requires a strong procurement and supply chain background, analytical and financial acumen, and hands-on execution of large-scale improvement projects with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will develop sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers, and drive efficiencies, risk reduction and cost savings across multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, contract management or operations
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services space
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance
• Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiating, and data-driven market analysis
• Think long term, drive multiple initiatives with autonomy and strong customer focus

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Finance

Master's degree in Business Admin/Finance/Economics/CS

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing for the Americas data center construction space.

The role requires a strong procurement and supply chain background, analytical and financial acumen, and hands-on execution of large-scale improvement projects with an entrepreneurial spirit. You will develop sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers, and drive efficiencies, risk reduction and cost savings across multiple