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

About the role

Revise infrastructure procurement by driving strategic sourcing and innovative solutions that power global cloud computing infrastructure. Play a critical role in shaping the future of technology procurement across complex construction supply chains.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 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

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Market analysis
• Supplier negotiation
• Data analysis
• Project management
• Construction services procurement

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Details available at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $147,900.00 - $200,100.00 USD annually

Schedule

Full-time