Senior Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Job TitleRevolutionize 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction servicesAnalyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapesManage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Data Center Construction scopes with General Contractors, subcontractors, and construction material/equipment suppliersNegotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and performanceCreate robust metrics and accountability mechanisms for supplier performanceCollaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectivesA day in the lifeYour 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 teamAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of 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, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.About AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.Inclusive Team CultureAWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field- 6+ years of related industry experience- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction- 5+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation- 5+ years of relevant experience with construction services and material procurement.Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners- Experience interfacing directly with construction scopes through various stages of development and construction, direct coordination with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases of project- Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc