EMEA Data Center Cabling Vendor Manager, EMEA Cable Vendor Management

Overview
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) is a dynamic, growing business unit within Amazon.com that provides a broad set of infrastructure services including computing power, storage options, networking and databases available on demand. We are the leader in cloud computing and our pioneers are embracing innovation, building the future, and making history The Infrastructure team provides AWS and Amazon.com with the compute, network and data center capacity that are the foundations of the retail and cloud business.

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.

About the Team & Day-to-Day
As a team we manage all procurement activities with our Data Center cabling vendors. We are the point of escalation for issues such as on time delivery, security, Health and Safety and Access. We work as a global organization to ensure global standardization on all processes and deliverables.

Qualifications

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

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.

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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe 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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. We also do not discriminate on protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application or hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit our accommodations page for more information.

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