Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 2 weeks ago
Sr DC Capex Procurement Manager - Energy infrastructure, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a motivated and data-driven Category Manager to support Americas data center expansion and infrastructure development. The role focuses on creating and implementing sourcing strategies for energy infrastructure procurement while collaborating with internal partners and suppliers to optimize costs and drive efficiencies.
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Responsibilities
Create and implement sourcing strategies for energy infrastructure procurement categories
Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and optimize costs
Develop mechanisms and metrics to ensure supplier accountability for performance and delivery
Drive competitive bidding, strategic negotiations, and comprehensive analysis of data and market trends for your category
Qualification
Required
5+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent
Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
Hands-on experience with pipeline and gas infrastructure EPC and O&M projects
Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements with measurable results
Experience with energy infrastructure equipment and construction categories including natural gas infrastructure, long-lead equipment (generators, turbines), and gas sourcing strategies for prime and back-up power systems in data centers
Exceptional attention to detail with ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Strategic thinking with methodical execution capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence teams in adopting innovative technologies
Adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with continuous innovation focus
Commitment to professional and technical knowledge expansion
Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills with data-driven decision making
General manager/owner mentality with willingness to tackle any necessary task
Deep understanding of products, business operations, and competitive landscape
Comprehensive planning abilities with consistent on-time execution
Results-oriented approach producing measurable outcomes within committed timeframes
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
10001+ employees
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