Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Lead – Americas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to support the Americas data center construction space.

The role requires strong supply chain, procurement, analytical and financial acumen, with a hands-on approach to dive into processes for data center operations. You will create and implement sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers, and drive efficiencies, risk reductions and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance) required.
• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, or related operations with strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) and global contract management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies within the construction services space for the Americas data center projects.
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs.
• Create mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Lead data-driven negotiations and leverage market trends to optimize category results.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to support the Americas data center construction space.

The role requires strong supply chain, procurement, analytical and financial acumen, with a hands-on approach to dive into processes for data center operations. You will create and implement sourcing strategies, collaborate with internal partners and suppliers, and drive efficiencies, risk reductions and cost savings.