Global Sourcing Lead, Data Center Infrastructure

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on payments

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager to drive procurement for data center materials and services. You will work with networking, design engineering and delivery teams to determine project requirements and translate them into material needs to ensure on-time delivery for customers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, vendor management, and cost optimization within a global supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or business discipline.
• Extensive procurement and supply chain experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with vendor negotiations and contract management.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel/SQL/Tableau/Python.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day material and supplier processes for AWS data centers.
• Coordinate with supply chain, operations, engineering, and vendors to ensure on-time material availability.
• Analyze trends to identify cost reductions and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Oversee inventory and performance of suppliers across global networks.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear documentation and follow-up actions.
• Serve as escalation point for supplier/material risks.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Contract management

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle, WA seeks a Sourcing Manager to drive procurement for data center materials and services. You will work with networking, design engineering and delivery teams to determine project requirements and translate them into material needs to ensure on-time delivery for customers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, vendor management, and cost optimization within a global supply chain.