Job Description
Join Amazon Web Services (AWS) and lead strategic sourcing initiatives that power the world’s most advanced data center infrastructure.
🚀 Role Overview
The Senior DC Capex Procurement Manager will drive procurement strategy for energy infrastructure categories supporting AWS data centers. This includes managing supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and delivering cost-efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions across global operations.
📍 Locations: Ashburn, VA | Arlington, VA | Seattle, WA | Austin, TX
🔑 Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for energy infrastructure categories
• Lead competitive bidding, negotiations, and supplier performance management
• Manage large-scale procurement and supply chain improvement projects
• Analyze market trends, financial data, and operational metrics
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams
• Implement cost-reduction and risk-mitigation initiatives
• Build supplier accountability frameworks with measurable KPIs
⚙️ Infrastructure Categories
You may work with procurement related to:
✔ Substations & power systems
✔ Generators, turbines & backup power
✔ Natural gas & energy delivery systems
✔ Renewable energy & battery storage
✔ Temporary and prime power solutions
👨💼 Ideal Candidate Profile
✅ 8+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
✅ Experience with construction or infrastructure procurement
✅ Strong analytical & financial modeling skills
✅ Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
✅ Supplier negotiation & contract management expertise
✅ Experience in energy, renewables, or data center industries (preferred)
🌍 Why AWS?
• Work on global-scale infrastructure projects
• High ownership and leadership visibility
• Fast career growth in strategic procurement leadership
• Innovative, data-driven culture
• Competitive compensation with RSUs & benefits
If you want help with:
✔ Procurement resume optimization
✔ AWS interview preparation (Leadership Principles)
✔ Career path into Data Center or Energy Infrastructure roles