Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Project/Program/Product Management--Non-Tech, Internal Procurement, Cloud Computing
Sr.CategoryManager,DataCenterProcurement
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“Sr. Category Manager, Data Center Procurement at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data Center Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management. Develop sourcing strategies. Implement sourcing strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize data center construction ecosystem; Reduce costs; Mitigate risks; Enhance supplier performance; Support data center capacity availability; Support safety
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Strategic thinking; Data-driven decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years program management, 2+ years project management, 2+ years product management, 6+ years related industry experience, 8+ years data analysis, 8+ years high volume manufacturing operations, 8+ years sourcing environments, Bachelor's degree Supply Chain, Bachelor's degree Business, Bachelor's degree Engineering, Experience in data analysis, Experience with Continuous Improvement, Experience with Six Sigma, Experience in global supply chain management, Experience managing cross-functional teams, Experience in fast-paced consumer electronics product company, Experience leading product implementation
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Business Administration, Master's degree in Finance, Master's degree in Economics, Master's degree in Computer Science, Experience in data centers, Experience in infrastructure service providers, Experience in related technology companies, Experience in negotiations with global suppliers, Proven track record in cost reduction, Experience in procurement practices, Experience with engineering, Experience with supply chain, Experience with Tier 1 OEM partners, Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes, Experience with category management, Experience with benchmarking, Experience with should-cost models, Experience with RFX, Experience with reverse auction, Experience with contracting
What You'll Do.
Develop sourcing strategies
Implement sourcing strategies
Analyze market trends
Analyze supplier capabilities
Analyze competitive landscapes
Manage supplier relationships
Create accountability mechanisms
Align procurement strategies
Align with business objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; Diverse team; Global infrastructure teams
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Product implementation
Full Job Description
Revolutionize infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure! Join our dynamic team and play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains. You will be instrumental in developing advanced procurement strategies that optimize our data center construction ecosystem. By leveraging your analytical skills and strategic thinking, you'll create transformative approaches that reduce costs, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance across our expansive infrastructure network. We are a collaborative and forward-thinking group dedicated to building the technological infrastructure that powers global cloud computing. Our team values creativity, continuous learning, and a passion for solving complex challenges that shape the future of technology. Key job responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performance Create robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performance Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives A day in the life Your day will be filled with dynamic challenges that blend strategic planning, collaborative problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive operational excellence. Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally. About the team AWS Infrastructure Services owns
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