Strategic Data Center Construction Procurement Lead

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to drive construction procurement for our global data center network.

You will shape procurement strategies, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve supplier performance through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. In this role you will develop sourcing strategies for construction services, analyze market trends, manage data center RFPs with contractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts that align

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 6+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in best-in-class procurement processes (RFX, contracting, etc.).
• Proven cost-reduction negotiation with global suppliers.
• 5+ years of data analysis using Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau.
• Experience in program, project, or product management.
• 5+ years of construction services and material procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.
• Manage RFPs for Data Center Construction with General Contractors, subcontractors, and 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

Negotiation

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a strategic sourcing professional to drive construction procurement for our global data center network.

You will shape procurement strategies, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve supplier performance through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration. In this role you will develop sourcing strategies for construction services, analyze market trends, manage data center RFPs with contractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts that align