Strategy & Acquisitions Associate (Aws)

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Amazon Data Services UK Limited - E17 Full time

4+ years of demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: business development, procurement, or finance
- BS/BA degree in Business and/or Finance related field, or related experience
- 3+ years of demonstrable experience managing procurement transactions successfully, including suppliercommunication, cost analysis, negotiations and contracting, and supplierperformance management
- 3+ years of demonstrable experience successfully managing commercial relationships with vendors

The AWS Data Center Supply Solutions team is looking for a Strategy & Acquisitions Associate to work with various stakeholder groups to procure data center capacity, support long term scaling strategies for AWS’s infrastructure regions, and manage a portfolio of critical infrastructure agreements. The Strategy & Acquisitions Associate will manage all areas of transaction deal flow related to data center procurement projects in the region, for both Colocation and Real Estate. This person will need to be a strategically oriented individual with strong communication skills that can work independently in a fast paced, ambiguous environment.

The Data Center Supply Solutions team supports AWS by planning and executing long term scaling strategies for AWS’s global data center network. As a Strategy & Acquisitions Associate, you will support the team in the development and execution of contractual agreements with key infrastructure vendors, assist in the development of the business case for investment and support the development, presentation, approval and tracking of long-term infrastructure scaling strategies. Proficiency in writing is essential in this role

AWS Associate Business Developers communicate across all stakeholder groups, have a strong ability to overcome obstacles to deliver the right results, possess a strong sense of ownership, are adept at taking calculated risks in order to act quickly, have strong organizational skills, program and project management skills, and are data driven with a passion for continuous improvement.

Key job responsibilities
- Prepare transaction business case forecast project costs and partner with internal teams to submit business case for leadership review.
- Assist with site selection process, strategy development, data analysis across the region.
- Manage stakeholder engagement from initial due diligence to contract review and execution, including management of all milestones to track contract execution and delivery from stakeholders.
- Support development of Master Telecommunications Service Agreements, Work Orders, Lease Agreements, and other contractual documents
- Ensure data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to infrastructure supply options including cost, capacity, key dates, and contractual terms.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of continual process improvement initiatives related to operational efficiency, team effectiveness and new value added activities.

About the team
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.

Diverse Experiences

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 (gender diversity) 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-r



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