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Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 9 hours ago

Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a motivated and data-driven procurement category manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The role involves creating and implementing sourcing strategies, collaborating with internal partners and suppliers, and driving efficiencies and cost reductions in procurement processes.

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Responsibilities

Create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services space
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 methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category
Think long term, drive multiple initiatives, communicate appropriately and influence customers and suppliers at all levels
Be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy
Exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines
Succeed in a fast-paced environment; have a high level of customer focus and business judgement
Embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape
Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time
Get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments
Strong data analysis and analytical skills

Qualification

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementData AnalysisStrategic SourcingVendor NegotiationsProcess ImprovementFinancial AnalysisProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCuriosityCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationCustomer Focus

Required

5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
5+ years of relevant 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 in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
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

Preferred

4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process
Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

Benefits

Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (22803)
2024 (21175)
2023 (19057)
2022 (24088)
2021 (12233)
2020 (14881)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant

Leadership Team

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Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
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Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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