Sr DC Capex Procurement Manager - Energy infrastructure, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement

Amazon is seeking a motivated, data-driven Sr. Category Manager to support

Americas data center expansion and infrastructure development within the Energy

Infrastructure and Projects portfolio. In this role, you will own end-to-end

sourcing strategies for natural gas procurement categories—collaborating with

internal business partners, engineering teams, and suppliers to drive

efficiencies, reduce risks, and optimize costs at scale.

You will develop mechanisms and metrics to ensure supplier accountability for

performance and delivery, leveraging competitive bidding, strategic

negotiations, and comprehensive analysis of data and market trends to deliver

measurable results for your category.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute end-to-end category strategies for energy infrastructure

and power generation procurement — spanning Engineering, Procurement &

Construction (EPC) services, long-lead equipment (prime and backup), and

balance-of-plant scope supporting data center delivery.

- Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations for long-term supply agreements,

EPC contracts, long-lead equipment purchases, and O&M service arrangements with

OEMs, turnkey providers, and EPC contractors.

- Build and steward strategic supplier relationships; design performance

mechanisms, scorecards, and accountability frameworks that ensure delivery

commitments are met and continuously improved.

- Conduct market intelligence and competitive benchmarking to identify

cost-reduction levers, supply-chain risks, and emerging technologies (e.g., High

Voltage Substations, fuel cells, SMRs, STATCOM) within the energy and power

generation portfolio.

- Drive large-scale procurement process improvements, establishing programmatic

frameworks that enable repeatable execution at scale and deliver measurable

cost, quality, and schedule outcomes.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and

operations to align procurement strategies with business objectives, capital

plans, and customer delivery timelines.

- Manage competing priorities across a dynamic portfolio, consistently

delivering on-time results within committed timeframes and budget parameters.

Required Qualifications

- Industry Experience — Background in Oil & Gas, Utility, or Energy sectors

strongly preferred.

- Pipeline & EPC Procurement — Knowledge of pipeline infrastructure scoping, EPC

commercial frameworks, contract structures, and negotiation of large-scale

infrastructure agreements.

- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) — Familiarity with O&M contracting models,

performance guarantees, and lifecycle cost management for power generation

assets.

- Long-Lead Equipment Procurement — Proven experience sourcing and managing

suppliers for capital-intensive equipment such as high-voltage transformers,

circuit breakers, fuel cells, gas turbines, natural gas reciprocating

engines/generators, and associated balance-of-plant systems.

- Supplier Management — Track record of managing complex supplier portfolios

spanning OEMs, turnkey service providers, and refurbishers/resellers, with

demonstrated ability to drive accountability and performance improvement.

A day in the life

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.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, procurement, delivery,

and operation of all AWS global infrastructure — we're the people who keep the

cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and 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,

procurement managers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations

managers. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers — all within an inclusive culture

that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) works to deliver latest solutions to source,

build, and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a

team of highly motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the

core sustainable infrastructure of AWS — powering thousands of businesses across

more than 190 countries. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of program, project or

product management, or leading product implementation experience

- 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments

experience

- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL,

Tableau, or equivalent

- Experience creating an innovative global supply strategy for the organization

resulting in a tangible benefit to the business

- Experience with building and contracting Behind-the-Meter (BTM) and/or

Front-of-the-Meter (FTM) power generation solutions. Preferred Qualifications: -

Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related

technology companies

- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in

cost reduction

- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and

Tier 1 OEM partners

- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category

management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting,

or equivalent)

- Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package

will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final

compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,

qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits

including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &

AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health

Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy

Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

[https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].

USA, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually