Strategic Data Center Construction Procurement Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle seeks a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for construction services across global data centers.

You will develop innovative procurement strategies, manage RFPs with general contractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with AWS business objectives, analyze market trends, and deliver measurable improvements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• Experience practicing best-in-class 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

Data analysis

Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Negotiation

Procurement strategy

RFX

Contracting

Project management

Education

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

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

Tools

ERP systems

RFP management tools

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle seeks a senior procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing for construction services across global data centers.

You will develop innovative procurement strategies, manage RFPs with general contractors and suppliers, and negotiate contracts to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with AWS business objectives, analyze market trends, and deliver measurable improvements in