Strategic Data Center Construction Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing for construction services across AWS data centers. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage RFP processes, and optimize supplier performance within a globally distributed infrastructure network.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to align procurement with business goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk while supporting a broad portfolio of data center projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience practicing 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

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Data analysis

Category management

Market analysis

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing for construction services across AWS data centers. You will shape sourcing strategies, manage RFP processes, and optimize supplier performance within a globally distributed infrastructure network.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to align procurement with business goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk while supporting a broad portfolio of data center projects worldwide.