Sourcing Operations Specialist, AWS, Power and Cooling

DESCRIPTION

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. 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.

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
As a Sourcing Operations Specialist, you will:
Generate RFQ (Request for Quote) according to forecasted demand
Track and communicate quotes with internal partners
Continuously work with the team to improve current processes
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

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

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

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).

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 or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business or related technical or quantitative field or additional 4+ years of related industry experience in lieu of a degree • 4+ year of experience with sourcing of hardware, or 4+ year of work experience and an advanced degree, supply chain or procurement of hardware commodities
2+ year of experience in program, project or product management, or leading an implementation of a product

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Able to communicate to internal and external stakeholders
- Experience with technical analysis of large quantities of data
- 1+ year of experience with data analysis using tools such as advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc.
- Ability to think big and drive innovation throughout the supply chain
- Be Analytical and have a passion for diving deep
- Effectively communicate relevant information at all levels of the organization

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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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