You9ll develop and execute category sourcing strategies for onsite power resiliency and prime power across Amazon9s network managing ~700 MW of capacity deployments across 300+ sites over two years. You9ll negotiate complex multi-year agreements (CapEx, Energy-as-a-Service, Hybrid) with institutional-scale energy companies in a supply-constrained market with 15-18 month equipment lead times.
You9ll shape our grid services strategy unlocking revenue through demand response, energy arbitrage, and utility market participation, transforming backup assets from passive insurance into active value creators. You9ll define how Amazon approaches distributed energy, grid independence, and next-gen power solutions building the playbook where one doesn9t exist, navigating diverse regulatory environments and multi-decade financial commitments.
We operate with urgency, embrace ambiguity as opportunity, and build for long-term impact. If you want to solve infrastructure challenges at unmatched scale, negotiate deals that move markets, and create strategy with no precedent this is your role.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for onsite power infrastructure including backup generators, prime power, microgrids, battery storage, voltage sag protection, and controllers to reduce downtime and improve resiliency across Amazon9s global operations network.
Lead complex, multi-year contract negotiations (CapEx, Energy-as-a-Service, Hybrid) with energy infrastructure OEMs, EPC providers, and microgrid integrators.
Build financial models (NPV, TCO, payback) to evaluate contracting pathways and deployment decisions, translating technical complexity into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Manage strategic supplier relationships including conducting QBRs, tracking performance KPIs (uptime, response time, cost competitiveness), securing capacity reservations, and maintaining competitive tension.
Mitigate supply chain risk by monitoring lead times, securing capacity commitments, and developing contingency strategies to protect site launch timelines.
Identify grid services and utility market opportunities including demand response, energy arbitrage, virtual power plant programs to generate revenue across the deployed asset portfolio.
Provide energy infrastructure market intelligence including supply constraints, regulatory shifts, technology trends, and pricing dynamics.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, design & construction, sustainability, and safety teams to align procurement with business strategy.
A day in the life
No two days look alike. You might start reviewing a supplier capacity proposal for 30 sites, shift into financial modeling to compare ownership vs. Energy-as-a-Service pathways, then join a cross-functional call with engineering and legal to finalize microgrid integrator terms. Later, you9re flagging supply chain risks to upcoming launches, then evaluating a grid services pilot worth millions annually. You9ll balance long-range strategy with urgent tactical decisions, translate complex energy dynamics into clear recommendations, and move fast when opportunities emerge. Expect ambiguity, autonomy, and impact in equal measure.
About the team
The Power & Utilities team owns sourcing of critical energy infrastructure across EV Charging, Renewables & Storage, Power Infrastructure, and Utilities Supply enabling Operations to run, grow, and decarbonize at scale.
This is a pivotal moment. Energy demand is surging, utility interconnection queues stretch to 4-8 years, and the bring-your-own-power paradigm is reshaping how large-scale operations source electricity. How we build our onsite power portfolio today defines Amazon9s operational resilience for decades to come.
You9ll have autonomy to innovate, impact both bottom and top line, and be supported to grow through lateral, geographical, or functional moves.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor9s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field
- 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
- Experience using data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and make data-driven decisions
- Experience working cross-functionally across several teams both technical and non-technical
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles including switchgear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers
- Master9s degree or MBA in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or related field
- Direct experience in energy infrastructure, power systems, distributed energy, or onsite generation procurement (generators, microgrids, BESS, fuel cells)
- Experience negotiating complex multi-year CapEx or Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS/PPA) agreements for infrastructure or equipment
- Experience with financial modeling (NPV, TCO, payback analysis) for energy infrastructure or capital equipment investments
- Knowledge of power infrastructure supply chain dynamics (generators, BESS, fuel cells, microgrid controllers), including lead times, supply constraints, and OEM landscape
- Experience managing strategic supplier relationships at scale (quarterly business reviews, performance KPIs, capacity planning, supplier consolidation strategies)
- Experience with utility market participation, demand response programs, energy arbitrage, or grid services revenue optimization
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (interconnection processes, permitting, emissions compliance) and their impact on power infrastructure deployment timelines
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.
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