Sr. Procurement Category Mgr. , Data Center Sourcing and Procurement (DCSP)

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. The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and datacenter capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business. We are seeking a Procurement professional to support the APAC data center procurement space in India. As a Sr. Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement regional (APAC) sourcing strategies for multiple complex categories within construction domain and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Amazon. You will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. Additionally, you will drive results through methods that include competitive bidding, negotiating, and analyzing data and market trends for your category. You will also create global Procurement processes and tools to drive innovation across teams. Key job responsibilities Own supply chain sustainability and de-carbonization strategy and delivery for construction projects for APAC Lead Construction Procurement and associated material supply chain strategy and delivery to drive cost saving and risk mitigation Drive regional initiatives and programs across the construction procurement team Analyze category data and metrics to establish and implement procurement category strategies Understand trends in customers’ needs and concerns across categories and regions to influence customers’ priorities Provide in-depth knowledge about the supply market and supplier capabilities, technically and geographically, to the business. Develop mechanisms and metrics to track supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and cost Lead business reviews to discuss best practices and issues and to ultimately improve supplier performance and strengthen business partnerships Innovate within the procurement space, automating and/or improving tools or processes to better support the Procurement Lifecycle Some travel may be required, up to 25%. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. 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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic qualifications: - 8+ years of related industry experience - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field - Experience in driving sustainability initiatives, Green Material Supply Chains and Global Programs - Experience in construction procurement or quantity surveying or construction contracts management