Global Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

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. You will craft strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive improvements that reduce cost and risk across global data center operations.

The role emphasizes analytics, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a hands-on approach to process improvements with a strong customer focus and delivery on time commitments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, contract management or operations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategies within the construction services space.
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiations and data-driven analysis.
• Influence teams to adopt change using smart technologies and data.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field

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. You will craft strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and drive improvements that reduce cost and risk across global data center operations.

The role emphasizes analytics, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a hands-on approach to process improvements with a strong customer focus and delivery on time commitments.