Strategic Data Center Procurement Leader

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for the Americas data center construction space, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and lower costs.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, deep procurement and supply chain experience, and the ability to influence outcomes across teams while operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale process improvements with measurable value
• Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks and costs

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for the Americas data center construction space, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and lower costs.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, deep procurement and supply chain experience, and the ability to influence outcomes across teams while operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.