Data Center Supply Chain Manager, Data Center Supply Solutions

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, procurement, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. As a Supply Chain Manager on the Data Center Sourcing & Procurement (DCSP) team, you will own sourcing and supply management for critical Long Lead Equipment (LLE) supporting AWS Data Center build projects across the Americas region. You will manage the end-to-end supply chain for high-complexity, long-lead electrical distribution systems—including Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Long Lead Equipment—ensuring these critical equipment categories are available to support AWS Data Center construction schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy for long lead equipment, delivering high-quality equipment solutions on time and at optimal costs.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations including supplier on-time delivery, capacity planning, logistics, inventory management, and lead time optimization.
• Align demand signals with supplier capacity to maintain unconstrained supply at AMER scale.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships for assigned categories.
• Manage supplier performance and allocate equipment to demands based on priority.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical electrical systems.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Planning & Delivery, DCSP teams, and Delivery Management to support electrical infrastructure product roadmap development.
• Collaborate with engineering, product managers, quality, and demand planning teams on procurement decisions.
• Influence supplier and technology selection to provide maximum benefit to AWS.
• Drive standardization initiatives across programs to reduce complexity and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Identify and implement innovative supply chain technologies and best practices to enhance flexibility and resilience.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in electrical distribution to maintain competitive advantage.
• Develop predictive analytics models for demand forecasting and capacity planning.
• Create analytical reports that deliver actionable insights to business partners and stakeholders.
• Support data-driven decision making for electrical equipment procurement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage.
• Travel up to 15-20% of the year.

Requirements

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration, or operations experience.
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python.
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical understanding of the Electrical Equipment category and ability to analyze drawings and specifications (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

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

About the team

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our team includes software, hardware, and network engineers, procurement managers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. We collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost—all within an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups and Global 500 companies. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion, and our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. We value curiosity, connection, and continual innovation, fueled by bold ideas and fresh perspectives.

We offer mentorship and career growth resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional. Our work-life balance initiatives support flexibility, ensuring success at work doesn’t come at the expense of personal well-being.

Pay

• USA, TX, Austin: $79,500.00 - $139,100.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $79,500.00 - $139,100.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $79,500.00 - $139,100.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $82,700.00 - $139,100.00 USD annually

Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support.
• Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.