Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
DataCenterCategoryManager,DataCenterSourcing&Procurement
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“Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Procurement, Supply chain, Data analysis, Process improvement. Create sourcing strategies. Implement sourcing strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver measurable value; Meet customer timelines; Get things done; Produce conclusive results
Industry & Context.
Data-driven; Dive-deep into processes; Think strategically; Execute methodically; Influence teams to adopt change; Work in fast-paced environment; Work with ambiguity; High attention to detail; Manage competing priorities; Think long term; See ahead comprehensively; Devise plan of action; Ensure execution on time; Produce measurable results; General manager mentality; Owner mentality; Dive deep understanding; Analytical skills
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 lease administration 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, Experience with data analysis tools, 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 experience, Master's degree, Experience in data centers, Experience in infrastructure service providers, Experience in related technology companies
What You'll Do.
Create sourcing strategies
Implement sourcing strategies
Collaborate with business partners
Collaborate with suppliers
Hold suppliers accountable
Analyzing market trends
Prioritize activities
Support data center capacity
Support data center safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal business partners; Suppliers; Cross-functional teams; Different teams
Communication Scope
Communicate appropriately; Influence customers; Influence suppliers
Process & Methodology
Process improvement projects, Large-scale projects
Full Job Description
Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven procurement category manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands-on passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services space and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit. A successful candidate will demonstrate: - Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value - High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously - Ability to think strategically and execute methodically - Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies - Ability to work in a fast-paced environme
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