Sr Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 133,200 - 220,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a Sr Data Center Procurement Manager in Austin, Texas. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and improve supplier performance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has significant experience in procurement related to construction and strong analytical capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary and encourages a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting strategic sourcing analysis.
• 5+ years in procurement, supply chain, and supplier management.
• Experience with construction services and material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Education

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

Job description

Sr Data Center Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

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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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes
• 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

A 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 your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. 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 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.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

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. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or other field from an accredited university or 5+ years relevant experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting strategic sourcing analysis, including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier management and operations
• 5+ years of relevant experience with construction services and material procurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction, direct coordination with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases of project
• Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc
• Familiarity with supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization, logistics, operational , cost and financial analysis.
• Experience measuring key operational metrics (e.g., order cycle time, ship estimate accuracy, on time and complete shipment, inventory record defect rate)
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, bench-marking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.).
• Strong quantitative, financial and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude, excellent attention to detail, and good business judgment
• Experience developing tools, reports, process maps, scorecards, and data visualizations that improve upon those currently employed for understanding the business and making decisions

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 $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.