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Data Center Category Manager, AWS Data Center Sourcing & Procurement

Date Posted: Jun 14, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD
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    Location Portarlington, Virginia, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 13, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Amazon is looking for a motivated and data-driven Procurement Category Manager to enhance the sourcing and procurement for their data center construction projects in the Americas. The role requires strong supply chain expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to manage large-scale procurement improvement initiatives while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

  • Create and implement sourcing strategies within the construction services space
  • Collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive efficiencies
  • Reduce risks and costs associated with procurement
  • Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance
  • Drive results through competitive bidding, negotiation, and data analysis
  • Prioritize activities to support data center capacity availability and safety
  • Manage projects locally and globally

Required skills

  • 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, and inventory management experience
  • 5+ years of strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations and contract management
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

What the company offers

  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Skills Required

Company Overview

Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Stafford, Virginia, United States of America
38 Current Jobs Openings

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading provider of cloud services, offering a reliable and scalable infrastructure platform since 2006. AWS supports numerous businesses globally and is committed to continual innovation in cloud computing. Read More

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