Global Data Center Procurement Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for data center construction. You will develop strategies, negotiate with general contractors, and drive cost, risk, and schedule improvements across multiple regions.

You'll partner with cross-functional teams including Design, Legal, Finance, Construction, and Program Management to deliver on time, within budget, and in alignment with AWS Leadership Principles.

Qualifications

• Experience driving large-scale procurement and supply chain improvements.
• Ability to influence across organizational levels and geographies.
• Strong analytical, financial, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with contractor management and RFP processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end commercial relationship with GCs delivering AWS data centers.
• Drive competitive sourcing events and bid evaluations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage change orders to cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, and PM teams.
• Analyze cost, risks, and procurement playbooks to raise standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Program management

Global perspective

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for data center construction. You will develop strategies, negotiate with general contractors, and drive cost, risk, and schedule improvements across multiple regions.

You'll partner with cross-functional teams including Design, Legal, Finance, Construction, and Program Management to deliver on time, within budget, and in alignment with AWS Leadership Principles.