Manager, Procurement Operations, AWS Power and Cooling (PAC)

Job description

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.

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 Service (AIS) organization works to deliver 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.

Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

Do you have a desire to make a major contribution to the future in the rapid growth environment of Cloud Computing?

Amazon Web Services is looking for a Manager, Procurement Operations to help build a scalable, predictive, and prescriptive supply chain for our AIS Power and Cooling organization.

You will be part of the AIS Power and Cooling Program Management team working with Category Managers, Supply Managers, Materials Managers, Project and Constructions Managers, Finance, and other partner teams to achieve our goals.

This role requires an individual with excellent knowledge of supply chain, procurement processes and tools and systems used in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process in a fast paced ever changing environment.

You will be responsible for managing a team of highly talented and motivated individuals, drive scalability in the Procurement Operations function, improve our automation tools and systems, and use metrics and KPIs to drive performance improvement and minimize supply chain risks.

Data-driven decision-making is at the core of Amazon’s culture.

You will own building solutions and administering procurement risk and compliance management that enable senior leaders to make critical business decisions.


Key job responsibilities
Manager of Procurement Operations is responsible for overseeing the entire procurement process, ensuring that goods and services are acquired efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining quality standards and compliance with global and local regulations.

This role involves people management, cross functional collaboration for strategic planning and risk management, process standardization and automation, metrics to drive performance improvement and, continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and systems.


Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the procure-to-pay process, including requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment for goods and services
- Lead and manage a talented team of procurement professionals
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
- Optimize procurement processes and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness
- Identifying and assessing potential risks associated with procurement activities and develop a comprehensive risk mitigation plan
- Track key procurement metrics and KPIs to measure performance
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Develop a comprehensive execution strategy for change management across P2P process
- Prepare reports for management and stakeholders
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Required Travel: 10%

About the team
The Procurement Operations team is responsible for onboarding new vendors, soliciting quotes from external vendors through the standard RFx process, compiling quotes to prepare a total cost of ownership summary for finance and other stakeholders, issue Purchase Orders, manage vendor invoice, and manage change orders driven by scope changes throughout the product lifecycle.



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.

Diverse Experiences
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.

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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- 10+ years experience in procurement or supply chain management in a complex and fast paced environment
- 3+ years experience managing people with strong experience in coaching and mentoring for career development
- 3+ years experience in process improvement, data, analytics, and analytical tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, SQL, Quicksight, Tableau etc.
- 3+ years experience in driving process automation and development of integrated procurement tools and systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
- Advanced experience in program, project, or product management
- Advanced experience in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or quality
- Ability to influence cross functionally across engineering, finance, and other internal or external partners
- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems
- Strong verbal/written communication and data presentation skills, including an ability to effectively communicate cross functionally
- Ability to thrive in a startup-like environment
- Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and ability to meeting deadlines

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.

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers