Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Technology

CategoryManager,DataCenterSourcing&Procurement

$80–139k Herndon, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Sourcing, Supply chain management, Category management, Electrical distribution systems. Manage end-to-end sourcing. Manage supply chain”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven decision making

Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 15%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years procurement experience, 5+ years supply chain experience, 5+ years inventory management experience, 5+ years contract management experience, 5+ years operations experience, 5+ years strategic sourcing experience, 5+ years vendor negotiations experience, 5+ years global contract management experience, 5+ years process improvement experience, 5+ years operational analysis experience, 5+ years financial analysis experience, Bachelor's degree Supply Chain, Bachelor's degree Business, Bachelor's degree Engineering, Bachelor's degree Finance, Bachelor's degree related technical field, Experience with Advanced Excel, Experience with SQL, Experience with Tableau, Experience with Python, Experience in global supply chain management, Experience managing cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Manage end-to-end sourcing

Create sourcing strategies

Implement sourcing strategies

Collaborate with business partners

Collaborate with suppliers

Reduce construction timelines

Maintain unconstrained supply

Align supplier capacity

Drive supply strategies

Deliver continuity of supply

Develop sourcing strategies

Implement sourcing strategies

Manage competitive bidding

Manage contract negotiation

Identify NPI opportunities

Implement NPI opportunities

Manage supply chain from concept development

Manage lead feasibility analysis

Manage cost deep dives

Evaluate design specifications

Understand demand inputs

Align supplier capacity

Support unconstrained growth

Develop supplier capacity modeling

Develop mechanisms for accountability

Develop metrics for accountability

Hold suppliers accountable for performance

Hold suppliers accountable for quality

Hold suppliers accountable for delivery

Hold suppliers accountable for allocation

Build supplier relationships

Maintain supplier relationships

Drive innovation through supply chain

Influence industry practices

Identify opportunities for competitive advantage

Drive supply chain improvement projects

Drive procurement improvement projects

Manage projects against plans

Manage projects against objectives

Meet commitments and goals

Analyze market trends

Identify opportunities

Identify cost reductions

Develop analytical reports

Support decision-making

Translate project requirements into supply strategies

Drive supply chain practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal business partners; Cross-functional teams; Design Engineering; Planning & Delivery; DCSP teams; Suppliers

Process & Methodology

Project management, Program management, Product management

Full Job Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, procurement, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure — we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, procurement managers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers — all within an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) works to deliver scalable solutions to source, build, and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS — powering thousands of businesses across more than 190 countries. The Data Center Sourcing & Procurement (DCSP) team is looking for a results-oriented, data-driven Category Manager to own sourcing and supply management for Materials and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) for mechanical and electrical category. You will initially focus on Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear and Bus Ducts — high-complexity electrical distribution systems that are foundational to data center power delivery — with the expectation of expanding ownership across the broader LLE portfolio over time, including other critical electrical and mechanical systems. In this role, you will manage end-to-end sourcing and supply chain for MV/LV Switchgear and Bus Ducts, ensuri

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