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.
Amazon Web Services (
AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries.
AWS’ Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of
AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!
We are seeking a senior supply chain manager to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world as part of our Buy Sell Program. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead supply and manufacturer transitions on to the Buy Sell program
• Lead supply vs demand scenario planning analyses
• Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
• Be a subject matter expert for the supply chain operations relating to the Buy Sell program
• Manage
cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
• Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze, reconcile allocation and monitor changes and cancellations
• Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams, driving automation
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings
• Produce written recommendations and insights for key stakeholders to help shape solution design
Key job responsibilities
• Create strategic sourcing plans and lead sourcing engagements in opportunity identification and RFQs
• Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
• Drive supplier product technology roadmaps and execute strategic quality/availability/cost improvement initiatives.
• Analyze industry capacity to predict market constraints and execute sourcing strategies to secure continuity of supply and drive cost optimization.
• Develop and execute component vendor strategies in support of business requirements for
AWS Server hardware.
• Successfully close complex negotiations including commercial terms, statements of work, SLAs, capacity, supply & pricing.
• Implement vendor performance controls and periodic executive level reviews to ensure sustained operational excellence.
- 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation
- 5+ years of supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing, commodity management or program management experience
- 5+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL,
Tableau, or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit
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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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually