Senior Data Center Construction Sourcing Lead

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing for data center construction across global infrastructure. You will develop advanced procurement strategies, analyze market trends, and lead RFPs with contractors and equipment suppliers to optimize cost, risk, and supplier performance.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives and focuses on delivering scalable, cost-efficient solutions for

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.

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.

Skills

Data analysis with Excel/Pivot/Tableau

Global supplier negotiations

Procurement processes

RFP management

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/related field

Master's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Pivot Tables

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing for data center construction across global infrastructure. You will develop advanced procurement strategies, analyze market trends, and lead RFPs with contractors and equipment suppliers to optimize cost, risk, and supplier performance.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business objectives and focuses on delivering scalable, cost-efficient solutions for