Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 147,900 - 200,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing for construction services and data-center buildouts, negotiating with global suppliers and shaping procurement strategy across a vast infrastructure network.

The role partners with internal stakeholders, develops performance metrics, and leads RFX processes, with a focus on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier excellence while supporting AWS's worldwide data-center footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience in best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting).
• Experience negotiating with global suppliers with proven cost-reduction results.
• 5+ years of data analysis using Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau.
• Experience in program/project/product management or leading product implementation.
• 5+ years of experience with construction services and material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.
• Manage RFPs for Data Center Construction scopes with General Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance.
• Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years experience

Data analysis

Negotiation

Construction procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Description

Revolutionize infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure! Join our dynamic team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains. You will be instrumental in developing advanced procurement strategies that optimize our data center construction ecosystem. By leveraging your analytical skills and strategic thinking, you'll create transformative approaches that reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance across our expansive infrastructure network. We are a collaborative and forward‑thinking group dedicated to building the technological infrastructure that powers global cloud computing. Our team values creativity, continuous learning, and a passion for solving complex challenges that shape the future of technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes
• Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Data Center Construction scopes with General Contractors, subcontractors, and construction material/equipment suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance
• Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives

Day in the Life

Your day will be filled with dynamic challenges that blend strategic planning, collaborative problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making. You'll engage with cross‑functional teams, analyze market trends, and develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence. You will prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the most impactful actions. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and every component—servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment—to ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. We collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

About AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating. Customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams, and our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home. We strive for flexibility as part of our working culture so that when we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• Experience practicing best‑in‑class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should‑cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• 5+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• Experience in program, project, or product management, or leading product implementation
• 5+ years of relevant experience with construction services and material procurement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain, and Tier 1 OEM partners
• Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction and coordinating with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases of the project
• Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10477571