Amazon
DC CAPEX Procurement Manager, AWS Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Amazon, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
DC CAPEX Procurement Manager, AWS Data Center Sourcing and Procurement
Job ID: 2746318 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and data center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business.Amazon is seeking a motivated and driven data center supply chain manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have extensive supply chain and procurement know how, expert on supply chain business and technical analysis, in depth knowledge of data center construction supply chain, expertise on multiple sourcing categories within building construction, 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.This candidate will work collaboratively and transparently with multiple business units, construction, energy, power, sustainability, procurement, legal, public relations, and others to ensure alignment between business priorities and goals. In addition, this manager will develop supply chain risk mitigation and supplier enhancement strategies and manage key initiatives and business objectives.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.Key job responsibilities
Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements focused on construction, energy and power supply chains resulting in measurable valueHigh attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyAbility to think strategically, analytically and execute methodicallyDemonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desiredCommitted to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledgeDemonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business casesWillingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentalityDemonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscapeAbility to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every timeAbility to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitmentsStrong influencing skillsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or other field from an accredited university or 3+ years Amazon experience6+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience including supply chain analysis and modeling, vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement and supplier relationship management within Construction and or automotive industry.6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management and operationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization, logistics, experience with supply chain analytical models and experience with construction supply chain is preferredExperience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology companyStrong track record of creative problem solving using lean principles, and the desire to create and build new processes.Experience measuring key operational metrics (e.g., order cycle time, ship estimate accuracy, on time and complete shipment, inventory record defect rate), practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, bench-marking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.).Strong quantitative, financial and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude, excellent attention to detail, and good business judgmentStrong leader who can drive category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organizationExperience developing tools, reports, process maps, scorecards, and data visualizations that improve upon those currently employed for understanding the business and making decisionsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Posted:
April 27, 2024Posted:
July 17, 2024Posted:
August 27, 2024
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Job ID: 2746318 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history! The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and data center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business.Amazon is seeking a motivated and driven data center supply chain manager to support the Americas data center construction space. The candidate should have extensive supply chain and procurement know how, expert on supply chain business and technical analysis, in depth knowledge of data center construction supply chain, expertise on multiple sourcing categories within building construction, 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.This candidate will work collaboratively and transparently with multiple business units, construction, energy, power, sustainability, procurement, legal, public relations, and others to ensure alignment between business priorities and goals. In addition, this manager will develop supply chain risk mitigation and supplier enhancement strategies and manage key initiatives and business objectives.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.Key job responsibilities
Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements focused on construction, energy and power supply chains resulting in measurable valueHigh attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneouslyAbility to think strategically, analytically and execute methodicallyDemonstrated ability to influence teams to adopt change utilizing smart technologiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desiredCommitted to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledgeDemonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business casesWillingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner mentalityDemonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscapeAbility to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action, and ensure execution happens on time, every timeAbility to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitmentsStrong influencing skillsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or other field from an accredited university or 3+ years Amazon experience6+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience including supply chain analysis and modeling, vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement and supplier relationship management within Construction and or automotive industry.6+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management and operationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization, logistics, experience with supply chain analytical models and experience with construction supply chain is preferredExperience in data centers, engineering, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology companyStrong track record of creative problem solving using lean principles, and the desire to create and build new processes.Experience measuring key operational metrics (e.g., order cycle time, ship estimate accuracy, on time and complete shipment, inventory record defect rate), practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, bench-marking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.).Strong quantitative, financial and qualitative analytical skills paired with hands-on attitude, excellent attention to detail, and good business judgmentStrong leader who can drive category strategies, develop pricing models, and has influence across all levels of an organizationExperience developing tools, reports, process maps, scorecards, and data visualizations that improve upon those currently employed for understanding the business and making decisionsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Posted:
April 27, 2024Posted:
July 17, 2024Posted:
August 27, 2024
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