Sourcing Operations Analyst, Procurement Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sourcing Operations Analyst to join their dynamic Procurement Operations team. This role is crucial for managing procurement activities related to power and cooling equipment for AWS data centers. You will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with specifications while enhancing procurement processes. The position offers a chance to work in an inclusive environment that values innovative ideas and supports career growth. If you're a self-starter with a passion for supply chain management, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading cloud services company.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Career development resources

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in order management or procurement.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate RFQs according to forecasted needs.
• Track and communicate quotes with internal partners.
• Onboard new suppliers to procurement systems.

Skills

Order Management

Procurement

Business Analytics

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

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Description

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 all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Description

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 all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver innovative solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

We are seeking a results-oriented individual to manage our Procurement Operations , reports, metrics, and work with key internal stakeholders across different Organizations. This role will fall under the Supply Chain organization for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Power & Cooling team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative critical thinker with deep curiosity and learning drive. You must be able to communicate appropriately and effectively with people at every level.

As a member of the Power & Cooling team, you will manage Procurement Operations activities for Power and Cooling Equipment supporting AWS datacenter build projects. You will be responsible and accountable for accurate and timely RFQ, supplier onboarding, purchase request entries to make sure that the right equipment arrives at the right place at the right time. You will work with our internal customers and business partners to identify accurate information related to RFQ, supplier onboarding, purchase request entries and timing requirements as well as remove any blockers from progressing the procurement process to the next stage.

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 all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

Generate RFQ (Request for Quote) according to forecasted needs

Track and communicate quotes with internal partners

Continuously work with the team to improve current processes

Collaborate with suppliers, to ensure timely quotes and quality/specification compliance

Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations

Onboard new suppliers to procurement systems

Create Purchase Orders for the builds assigned

Monitor and coordinate purchase order issuance and cancellations

Manage change orders for the builds assigned

Tracking recurring issues that arise in the purchase requisition to purchase order creation process and proactively recommend solutions to improve the process

Present the performance and metrics associated with the purchase requisition to purchase order processes

About The Team

*Why AWS*

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

*Diverse Experiences*

Amazon 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.

*Work/Life Balance*

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

*Inclusive Team Culture*

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*Mentorship and Career Growth*

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 here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, or additional 4+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of experience in order management, procurement, category management, business analytics, or similar role.
• 2+ years of experience with MS Office Suite including MS Excel and MS Word
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and analytical platforms as well as SQL and Tableau.
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to draw insights from data and clearly communicate them to the stakeholders and senior management as required
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and ability to meeting deadlines.
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $120,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2967706

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Supply Chain, and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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