Strategic Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to support Americas data center design engineering. You will lead procurement initiatives, improve processes, and manage large-scale supplier programs across data center construction.

The role demands strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and a hands-on approach to drive cost efficiencies while balancing risk and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale procurement improvements.
• Ability to analyze data and market trends to back business cases.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail with multitasking abilities.
• Strategic thinking with execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Scale off-site Data Center Construction and drive efficiencies.
• Develop metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Lead competitive bidding, negotiations, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with internal partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs.
• Influence customers and suppliers at all levels.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Data analysis

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a data-driven Category Manager to support Americas data center design engineering. You will lead procurement initiatives, improve processes, and manage large-scale supplier programs across data center construction.

The role demands strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and a hands-on approach to drive cost efficiencies while balancing risk and delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment.