Strategic Procurement Manager, Data Center Construction

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for AWS data center construction, collaborating with Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, and Program Management to optimize cost, schedule, and risk.

You will drive large-scale procurement improvements, leverage data for decisions, and influence supplier performance while upholding Amazon's Leadership Principles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving large-scale procurement improvements.
• Strong ability to analyze data, market trends, and develop business cases.

Responsibilities

• Drive competitive sourcing events for AWS data center construction programs.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with General Contractors; monitor cost, schedule and safety commitments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, and Program Management.
• Analyze cost and risk; benchmark GC pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop procurement playbooks and contract standards to raise AWS data center portfolio performance.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Analytical

Financial acumen

Engineering design

Architecture

Construction

Program management

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing for AWS data center construction, collaborating with Construction, Design, Legal, Finance, and Program Management to optimize cost, schedule, and risk.

You will drive large-scale procurement improvements, leverage data for decisions, and influence supplier performance while upholding Amazon's Leadership Principles in a fast-paced environment.