Senior Data Center Construction Procurement Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

About the role

Revitalize infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains.

Key job 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

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. 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 your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety, focusing on the actions that are most impactful. Work on projects locally and globally.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. 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 experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences: AWS 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.

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 that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 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