Amazon is looking for a results-oriented individual to join the AWS Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Infrastructure Energy & Water Team. In this role, you will negotiate and execute power purchase agreements for carbon free energy and power supply contracts across EMEA, as well as deliver innovative energy projects, creating a diverse, cost effective energy portfolio for the EMEA region.
You will need to be able to identify key market conditions, regulations, and market structures to help evaluate and deliver on savings opportunities. You will have a results orientated approach, strong analytical skill set, financial acumen and proven ability to manage multiple projects in tandem.
Location: London/Dublin/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, minimise risk and leverage opportunities that benefit Amazon
- Support the delivery and execution of a comprehensive energy strategy for AWS EMEA data centres
- Work collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team to support the development of strategic energy sourcing opportunities
- Analyse 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 centre sites
- Manage energy projects against plans and objectives to ensure commitments are met, delivering against cost savings goals
- Be a passionate self-starter
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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.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required-Engineering/Economics/Energy/Finance
- 5+ 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
- Demonstrated 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior transaction experience in EU power and gas markets, especially Nordics, UK, Germany, France and Ireland.
- Prior experience in energy trading or power generation in EU energy markets
- Prior experience working with market operators and regulators globally.
- Ability to converse in German, Swedish or French is advantageous.