DC Procurement Manager - New Production Introduction (NPI), Data Center Supply Solutions

Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven category manager to support the Americas data center operations 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, the candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.

As a Category Manager for the New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement team, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for the latest technologies, product innovations, and design developments in the data center space. You will collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce production/construction times, reduce risks, and costs for Amazon. You will be working on the latest innovations and solutions to make our data centers construction even more efficient and faster to build. 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 a 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 Amazons Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Job Responsibilities

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value.
• Experience with NPI processes and managing supply chain from concept development to mass production to launch is preferred.
• Ability to lead feasibility analysis, conduct cost deep dives, and possess technical acumen to understand and evaluate design specifications and functional parameters.
• High attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Demonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired.
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical, financial, and quantitative skills and the ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager/owner mentality.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape.
• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every time.
• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments.
• Strong influencing skills.

A Day in the Life

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

About the Team AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, were the people who keep the cloud running. 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.