AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic, growing business unit within that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. The Infrastructure team provides AWS and 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 category manager to support the EMEA region data center operations space. The candidate should have strong supply chain and procurement skills, analytical and financial acumen, communication capabilities and a hands-on passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network.
As a Category Manager, 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.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Process bid requests and award vendor contracts.
* Understand Cabling/Fiber Optic theory and installation methodology
* Ensure vendors deliver projects on time and on budget
* Conduct quarterly vendor performance meetings
* Be the point of escalation for vendor related issues
* Ensure sufficient vendor capacity for projects
* Track the on time starting and finishing of projects
* Explore new ways of working that allows for faster project delivery
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
* Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
* Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process
* Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
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.
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