Data Center Category Manager, AWS Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Company: Amazon
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven Procurement Category Manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands-on passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects. As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies within construction services space and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. You will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. The ideal candidate thinks long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. You will be collaborative, but also work with significant autonomy. To be successful in this role you will be highly analytical; think strategically and globally; exhibit curiosity and learning drive; have a sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, succeed in a fast-paced environment; and have a high level of customer focus and business judgement. It will be critical to embrace and model Amazon’s Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit. A day in the life Each day you will interact with different teams responsible for all aspects of the data centers. You will prioritize your activities to support data center capacity availability and safety focusing on the actions that are most impactful. You will have the opportunity to work on projects locally and globally. - 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 in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations - Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis - 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 consumer electronics product company - 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 program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process - Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Arlington - 79,500.00 - 139,100.00 USD annually

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