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Senior Category Manager, Base Building Maintenance Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO) Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. This role can be based in Luxembourg or Barcelona. We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to strategically source Base Building Maintenance Services for our Middle Europe (MEU) network - Germany being the primary country and also taking part of our global initiatives. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this role will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimise Amazon's competitive position. Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business' goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use. Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimise opportunities. Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed. Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon. Identify, achieve and report on savings and sustainability value targets for category sourcing activities. Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category. Build the category metrics model based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance to the category strategy; measure actual vs planned savings and advise team of trends, elevate issues and own action plans. A day in the life You will deliver market leading low cost, innovative, and sustainable service solutions to help our Operations teams succeed and delight customers with value, selection and convenience. Additionally, you will undertake initiatives to ensure continuity of service supply. You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal cross functional partners. You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs. You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy services at scale for Operations. About the team Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line. Grow in a fast pace environment where every day is day one. Surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals. Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves. Location Luxembourg Barcelona Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria look ups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) Experience in supply chain Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations Experience working cross functionally with tech and non tech teams Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements Preferred Qualifications Experience in programme or project management Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardisation 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. 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. 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: October 7, 2025 (Updated about 1 month ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Senior Category Manager, Base Building Maintenance Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO) Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10 At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. This role can be based in Luxembourg or Barcelona. We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to strategically source Base Building Maintenance Services for our Middle Europe (MEU) network - Germany being the primary country and also taking part of our global initiatives. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this role will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimise Amazon's competitive position. Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business' goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use. Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimise opportunities. Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed. Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon. Identify, achieve and report on savings and sustainability value targets for category sourcing activities. Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category. Build the category metrics model based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance to the category strategy; measure actual vs planned savings and advise team of trends, elevate issues and own action plans. A day in the life You will deliver market leading low cost, innovative, and sustainable service solutions to help our Operations teams succeed and delight customers with value, selection and convenience. Additionally, you will undertake initiatives to ensure continuity of service supply. You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal cross functional partners. You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs. You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy services at scale for Operations. About the team Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line. Grow in a fast pace environment where every day is day one. Surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals. Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves. Location Luxembourg Barcelona Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria look ups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) Experience in supply chain Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations Experience working cross functionally with tech and non tech teams Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements Preferred Qualifications Experience in programme or project management Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardisation 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. 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. 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: October 7, 2025 (Updated about 1 month ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Global Constructability Lead, EMEA, Global Project Standards (GPS) - New Construction (NC) Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited 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. As the Global Constructability Lead, you'll leverage your deep understanding of data center infrastructure system designs and construction methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges across multiple builds and AWS's global regions. You'll work independently on undefined technical problems, driving standards and quality improvements while influencing priorities and system design decisions. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering integrated solutions that extend infrastructure lifecycle, remove construction barriers, and have far-reaching impacts on partner teams. You'll be expected to make technical trade-offs between short-term project needs and long-term business requirements, while continuously driving engineering, testing, and operational excellence improvements. Your extensive knowledge of infrastructure system architecture, construction methodologies, and civil engineering principles will be instrumental in implementing and standardizing pre-construction best practices, ultimately shaping the future of Amazon's global data center construction methodology. Key job responsibilities Develop engineering design constructability standards Review design documents and provide input to design engineers on global standards and data center designs. Act as the point of escalation for complex constructability issues. Perform civil evaluations for potential sites. Financial analysis of construction methods and design alternatives. Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, or air handling units Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds Experience performing complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and presenting the justification to management in a high-level review Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production Experience with power management and power monitoring systems Proven track record in creating and releasing high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, tools, and procedures. Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, Program Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants. 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. 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. 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Global Constructability Lead, EMEA, Global Project Standards (GPS) - New Construction (NC) Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited 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. As the Global Constructability Lead, you'll leverage your deep understanding of data center infrastructure system designs and construction methodologies to solve complex engineering challenges across multiple builds and AWS's global regions. You'll work independently on undefined technical problems, driving standards and quality improvements while influencing priorities and system design decisions. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering integrated solutions that extend infrastructure lifecycle, remove construction barriers, and have far-reaching impacts on partner teams. You'll be expected to make technical trade-offs between short-term project needs and long-term business requirements, while continuously driving engineering, testing, and operational excellence improvements. Your extensive knowledge of infrastructure system architecture, construction methodologies, and civil engineering principles will be instrumental in implementing and standardizing pre-construction best practices, ultimately shaping the future of Amazon's global data center construction methodology. Key job responsibilities Develop engineering design constructability standards Review design documents and provide input to design engineers on global standards and data center designs. Act as the point of escalation for complex constructability issues. Perform civil evaluations for potential sites. Financial analysis of construction methods and design alternatives. Constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs associated with the construction of new data centers or optimization of existing data centers. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience understanding electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, or air handling units Experience in construction of data center delivery (design, commissioning and construction), mission critical facilities, or equivalent industrial/manufacturing facility builds Experience performing complex business case analysis to justify technical decisions and presenting the justification to management in a high-level review Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production Experience with power management and power monitoring systems Proven track record in creating and releasing high quality, consistent documentation for processes, standards, tools, and procedures. Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, Program Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants. 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. 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. 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
