Strategic Data Center Sourcing & Procurement Leader

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Data Center Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies for data center construction projects in the Americas. You will partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, risk, and delivery across global facilities.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing, with strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
• 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

• Develop sourcing strategies within construction services space for data centers.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for the category.
• Influence teams to adopt changes and operate with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Vendor negotiations

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA or related)

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Data Center Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategies for data center construction projects in the Americas. You will partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize cost, risk, and delivery across global facilities.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing, with strong data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.