Job Description

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required-Engineering/Economics/Energy/Finance
• 10+ years of experience working in utility/energy industry
• Strong analytical skill set to support review of electricity procurement strategies, utility tariffs, energy projects and power contracts
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem solving skills
• Experience in deal origination and price negotiation
• Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with key client and supplier stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction


The AWS Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Infrastructure Energy Team is looking for an Energy Procurement Manager to negotiate and execute power purchase agreements for carbon free energy and power supply contracts across EMEA, with a focus on the Middle East, as well as deliver innovative energy projects, creating a diverse, cost effective energy portfolio for the EMEA region. If you like to manage multiple projects in tandem, have a strong analytical skill set and financial acumen, we'd like to meet you. Your work will help identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate and deliver on savings opportunities.



Location: Dubai/Dublin/London/Madrid



AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

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.



Key job responsibilities

• Execute electrical supply contracts that reduce cost, minimize risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon
• Support the delivery and execution of a comprehensive energy strategy for AWS EMEA data centers, with a focus on the Middle East
• Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
• Analyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon
• Review energy markets to identify cost savings opportunities for new and existing data center sites
• Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
• Be a passionate self-starter


About the team

About the team

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

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.



Why AWS

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• Prior transaction experience in EMEA power markets, particularly in the Middle East.
• Prior experience in energy trading or power generation in EMEA energy markets
• Prior experience working with market operators and regulators globally.
• Ability to converse in Arabic, German, Swedish or French is advantageous.