Amazon
Procurement & Submittals Mgr., AWS, Power and Cooling
Job ID: 3156849 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low‑cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. 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.
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.
We are looking for a results‑oriented individual to support AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) sourcing requirements for mission critical equipment and manufacturing for AWS data centers. Our AWS Procurement team is looking for a results‑oriented individual to assume responsibility in our Procurement Operations Center to drive standard process for RFQ (Request for Quote) for capital equipment, Change order management, budget approvals and supplier qualification related to our growing Infrastructure.
Key Job Responsibilities
Generate RFQ (Request for Quote) according to forecasted demand
Manage the End‑to‑End Purchase Order (PO) change management process
Manage the funding reallocation process to enable issuance of PO
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive change management
Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and track progress against goals
Develop new processes for supplier qualification and onboarding
Adapt to a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Manage internal and external stakeholder communication, and provide status updates on projects and deliverables related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval activities
Track the supplier drawing and specification approval life cycle to secure design approvals in a timely manner
Manage supplier performance as it relates to supplier technical drawing and specification approvals
Monitor existing metrics as well as develop and propose new metrics to provide actionable data to critical business stakeholders as it relates to supplier drawing and specification approval process management
Support suppliers and internal stakeholders involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC and transformers
Required Travel: Approx. 5% of the time
A Day in the Life
Drive supply chain and procurement improvement initiatives to simplify, automate, and scale processes and reduce SLAs
Collect data and present metrics to influence functional improvement plans
Influence the change order management process, supplier qualification and process automation in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for all cross‑functional teams
Have weekly syncs with vendors, engineers, construction managers, and many others
Compose reports and analyze metrics, and report out on Key Performance Indicators
Pursue initiatives to standardize and improve work processes
Troubleshoot ad‑hoc issues and do all that's necessary to unblock the submittals approval process, including fielding escalations
About the Team 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.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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 empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE), inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
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
Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
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 opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
USA, TX, Austin – 79,500.00 – 139,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – 82,700.00 – 139,100.00 USD annually
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low‑cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. 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.
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.
We are looking for a results‑oriented individual to support AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) sourcing requirements for mission critical equipment and manufacturing for AWS data centers. Our AWS Procurement team is looking for a results‑oriented individual to assume responsibility in our Procurement Operations Center to drive standard process for RFQ (Request for Quote) for capital equipment, Change order management, budget approvals and supplier qualification related to our growing Infrastructure.
Key Job Responsibilities
Generate RFQ (Request for Quote) according to forecasted demand
Manage the End‑to‑End Purchase Order (PO) change management process
Manage the funding reallocation process to enable issuance of PO
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive change management
Proactively communicate risks and issues to key stakeholders and recommend mitigations
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and track progress against goals
Develop new processes for supplier qualification and onboarding
Adapt to a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Manage internal and external stakeholder communication, and provide status updates on projects and deliverables related to supplier technical drawing and specification approval activities
Track the supplier drawing and specification approval life cycle to secure design approvals in a timely manner
Manage supplier performance as it relates to supplier technical drawing and specification approvals
Monitor existing metrics as well as develop and propose new metrics to provide actionable data to critical business stakeholders as it relates to supplier drawing and specification approval process management
Support suppliers and internal stakeholders involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems including medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, UPS, HVAC and transformers
Required Travel: Approx. 5% of the time
A Day in the Life
Drive supply chain and procurement improvement initiatives to simplify, automate, and scale processes and reduce SLAs
Collect data and present metrics to influence functional improvement plans
Influence the change order management process, supplier qualification and process automation in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for all cross‑functional teams
Have weekly syncs with vendors, engineers, construction managers, and many others
Compose reports and analyze metrics, and report out on Key Performance Indicators
Pursue initiatives to standardize and improve work processes
Troubleshoot ad‑hoc issues and do all that's necessary to unblock the submittals approval process, including fielding escalations
About the Team 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.
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working 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 empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE), inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
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.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
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
Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python
Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
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 opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
USA, TX, Austin – 79,500.00 – 139,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle – 82,700.00 – 139,100.00 USD annually
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