Sr. Global Category Manager, AWS Power & Cooling Procurement

Sr. Global Category Manager, AWS Power & Cooling Procurement

Amazon Web Services (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. Our team works on complex supply chain problems with thousands of variables.

We are looking for a results‑oriented individual to own sourcing and supply management for Data Center Power & Cooling Equipment. The category manager will manage the end‑to‑end global sourcing and supply chain for one or more categories within the Power and Cooling Equipment space, ensuring unconstrained supply on a global scale while delivering low cost structure and flexibility.

Location:

Seattle, WA, or Austin, TX.

• Develop, implement, and manage sourcing and supply chain strategies on a global scale.
• Drive the strategic aspects of large complex cross‑functional projects.
• Develop and maintain supplier capacity modeling.
• Understand demand inputs and position supply to support unconstrained growth at AWS scale in both the short‑term and long‑term horizons.
• Engage with global supply chain counterparts to drive leading supply chain practices and initiatives.
• Partner with engineering teams to drive NPI initiatives and value‑engineering initiatives.
• Drive innovation through the supply chain and influence industry practices.
• Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making.
• Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and allocation of material to demands based on priority.
• Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage.
• Manage cross‑functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
• Identify and drive realization of opportunities for sustainable, scalable, relative advantage in your category.
• Requires travel up to 25% of the year.

• 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience.
• 6+ years of related industry experience.
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company.
• Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction.
• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners.
• Experience practicing best‑in‑class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should‑cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent).

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled.

Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job : A3144057