Senior Data Center Category Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for construction services.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes.
• Manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Data Center Construction scopes with General Contractors, subcontractors, and construction material/equipment suppliers.
• 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.

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, prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, and have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally.

Team Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The team supports all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access for customers. It includes software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles, all focused on safety, security, and delivering capacity at the lowest possible cost.

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 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, including coordination with internal and external teams responsible for construction and commissioning/testing phases.
• Familiarity with current engineering principles associated with Data Center Construction, Sustainability, etc.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of total compensation.

Pay

Base salary range: $147,900 – $200,100 USD annually (locations: Austin, TX; Arlington, VA; Herndon, VA; Seattle, WA).