Strategic Sourcing Lead — Data Center Infra

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to own procurement for AWS data centers, coordinating with networking, design engineering and data center delivery to translate project requirements into material needs for on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier management and process improvement, with a focus on reducing costs and risks in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations 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

• Manage day to day operational processes for cable ordering
• Work with supply chain, operations, engineering, and suppliers to drive supply profiles and on-time material availability
• Analyze business and technology trends to identify cost-saving process improvements and mitigate risks
• Manage material inventories for AWS data centers
• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear documentation and follow-up
• Serve as escalation point for supplier/material risks

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to own procurement for AWS data centers, coordinating with networking, design engineering and data center delivery to translate project requirements into material needs for on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier management and process improvement, with a focus on reducing costs and risks in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.