Sr Procurement Manager - Data Center Modularization, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. Seattle, WA is seeking a Category Manager to lead data center modularization sourcing strategies and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and cut costs.

The role requires strong supply chain and procurement expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to manage large‑scale projects globally. You will influence stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and align with Amazon Leadership Principles in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• 8+ years of data analysis using Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of high‑volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in global supply chain management with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategies for Data Center Modularization and collaborate with partners to drive efficiency, reduce risk and cost.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Lead competitive bidding, negotiation, and data-driven market analysis to support category decisions.
• Communicate effectively across internal and external stakeholders and influence at all levels.

Skills

Program/Project/Product management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Influencing / leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, CS, or related

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

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) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and data center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business.

Amazon is seeking a motivated and data‑driven category manager to support the Americas data center build out. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands‑on passion to dive‑deep into Data Center design and modularization opportunities. Additionally, candidate must have proven skills in managing large‑scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

Responsibilities

As a Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one construction category – Data Center Modularization – and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category.

The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast‑paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

A Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Proven experience driving large‑scale process improvements resulting in measurable value. Experience with construction procurement and Modular Construction.
• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired.
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape.
• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time.
• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments.
• Strong influencing skills.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction.
• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners.
• Experience practicing best‑in‑class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should‑cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent).

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, 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 option for 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.

Salary: 147,900.00 – 200,100.00 USD annually (USA, WA, Seattle).

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID: A10463076