Energy Procurement Manager, AWS East Energy and Water Team

Amazon is seeking an Energy Procurement Manager for its AWS East Energy and Water Team in Nashville, TN. The role involves driving business development initiatives, negotiating power supply contracts, and creating strategies for clean energy across the Eastern US. Candidates should have experience in business development, strong analytical skills, and a background in the utility/energy industry. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in power transactions are required.
Energy Procurement Manager, AWS East Energy and Water TeamJob : | Amazon Data Services, Inc.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.Support the growth of clean energy at scale across the Eastern US with the AWS Energy Team. In this role, you will drive strategic business development initiatives, negotiate and execute power supply contracts across AWS regions in PJM and adjacent markets, and create innovative supply structures that integrate our carbon free energy portfolio. You will identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to evaluate opportunities while building strategic partnerships with utilities, developers, and market stakeholders. The optimal candidate has a results‑oriented approach, analytical skill set, strong financial acumen, and proven business development capabilities.Key job responsibilitiesLead business development efforts to identify and secure strategic energy partnerships and procurement opportunities primarily in PJM marketDevelop and execute a comprehensive carbon free energy and utilities strategy for AWS data centers across the Eastern USExecute electricity supply contracts that create new clean energy capacity on the grid, reduce cost, minimize risk, and leverage opportunities that benefit AmazonBuild and maintain strategic relationships with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, generation developers, investors, and regulatory bodies in target marketsWork collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities and infrastructure planningAnalyze trends and regulations in the energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit AmazonDrive cross‑functional initiatives with legal, finance, real estate, and infrastructure teams to advance energy procurement objectivesRepresent AWS in industry forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to influence market developmentBe a passionate self‑starter with strong business development instinctsBasic QualificationsExperience in business development and building strong client relationshipsExperience solving complex business challenges with accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have proven impact on business, or experience in tax, finance, or a related analytical fieldBachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required – Economics, Engineering, or Business3+ years working in the utility/energy industry2+ years of power transaction or contracting experience in US East (PJM, MISO, SPP, SERC) energy marketsPreferred Qualifications Master's degree or MBA in management, business administration, economics, engineering, or marketingExperience managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities; experience delivering exceptional service to customersProven ability to evaluate new energy markets, utility tariffs, policies, power contracts, or evaluate new energy sourcing opportunities and technologiesFamiliarity with renewable credit programs, renewable project development, power forecasting and scheduling, portfolio management theory, advanced energy storage, or alternative energy resourcesExperience building relationships with industry stakeholders, such as utilities, regional power planning agencies (particularly PJM Interconnection), renewable project developers, project investors, and renewable OEMsStrong understanding of PJM market structure, capacity markets, and regional transmission planning5+ years of experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologiesTrack record of successful business development outcomes and strategic partnership executionAmazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.Location: USA, VA, Arlington – Salary range: $92,400.00 – $ USD annually#J-18808-Ljbffr