Strategic Data Center Procurement Manager (AWS)

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies in the Americas data center construction space. You will collaborate with partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and achieve cost savings, using data-driven analysis and market trends.

The role requires strong analytical skills, global perspective, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while embracing Amazon’s Leadership Principles and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, contract management, or operations experience
• Experience with data analysis and financial analysis in a procurement context
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations and global contract management
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
• Experience in global supply chain management and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction services
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to drive efficiency and reduce risk and cost
• Create metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery
• Lead competitive bidding, negotiations, and data-driven market analysis
• Drive multiple initiatives with autonomy and a global scope

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Data analysis

Vendor negotiations

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies in the Americas data center construction space. You will collaborate with partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and achieve cost savings, using data-driven analysis and market trends.

The role requires strong analytical skills, global perspective, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while embracing Amazon’s Leadership Principles and an entrepreneurial mindset.