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 data-driven Manager of Procurement to support
the Americas data center operations space. The candidate should have strong
supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen ,
communication capabilities, manager experience, 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 Manager of Procurement, you will create and implement sourcing strategies
for at least one services category 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.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
· Proven experience managing teams. Proven experience driving large-scale
process improvements resulting in measurable value
· High attention to detail including 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 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
About the team
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.
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred
qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates
to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path,
or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —
that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies
trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored
affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what
makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.
Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and
passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s
Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and
other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded
professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the
expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of
our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,
there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
DCPD_Delivery Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of program or project management
experience
- 5+ years of supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing, commodity
management or program management experience
- 3+ years of team management and performance experience Preferred
Qualifications: - 5+ years of program or project management experience
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
[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.
