Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing

DataCenterCategoryManager,DataCenterSourcing&Procurement

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

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Procurement, Supply chain, Sourcing strategies, Process improvement. Create sourcing strategies. Implement sourcing strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive efficiencies; Reduce risks; Reduce costs; Hold suppliers accountable; Produce conclusive results

Industry & Context.

Project/Program/Product Management Non Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Data-driven; Dive-deep into processes; Think strategically; Execute methodically; Influence teams; Adopt change; Work in fast-paced environment; Handle ambiguity; High level of business judgement; Dive deep; See ahead comprehensively; Devise plan of action; Ensure execution; Produce measurable results; Data analysis; 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 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, U. S. citizen

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; Diverse team

Communication Scope

Communicate appropriately; Influence customers; Influence suppliers

Process & Methodology

Process improvement, Program management, Project management, Product implementation

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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