Supply Chain Manager, Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services designs, plans, procures, delivers, and operates all AWS global infrastructure, supporting data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. The Data Center Sourcing & Procurement (DCSP) team seeks a data‑driven Supply Chain Manager to own sourcing and supply management for critical Long Lead Equipment (LLE) supporting AWS Data Center build projects across the Americas. The manager will oversee end‑to‑end supply chain for high‑complexity, long‑lead electrical distribution systems, ensuring unconstrained supply at AMER scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy for long‑lead equipment, delivering high‑quality solutions on time and at optimal cost.
• 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 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 and serve as a subject‑matter expert for customers, technologies, and markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Procurement, Logistics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analysis, Construction, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, macros, SQL, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, QuickSight).

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with 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.

Compensation

Base salary ranges (USD annually):

• Austin, TX: $62,600 – $109,600
• Arlington, VA: $62,600 – $109,600
• Herndon, VA: $62,600 – $109,600
• Seattle, WA: $80,200 – $109,600

Additional compensation includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Travel

Up to 15–20% travel required.

About the team

The DCSP team is a diverse group of software, hardware, and network engineers, procurement managers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates with non‑traditional backgrounds to apply. The culture emphasizes inclusion, curiosity, mentorship, and work‑life harmony.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, powering businesses from startups to Global 500 companies. AWS fosters an inclusive environment with employee‑led affinity groups, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, aiming to be Earth’s Best Employer.