Category Sourcing Manager Silicon AIS-SC Networking

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

If you are an experienced professional with a passion for technology and hungry for driving change and impact at a Global scale you might be a fit for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) procurement team. Come armed with your knowledge for a position where you will own build and run technology sourcing and operations and engage with multiple business and engineering partners to drive plans and to satisfy the demanding needs of a high growth industry impacting markets worldwide. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on optimizing operations driving results and who wants to be accountable for a significant impact.
AWS Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement team is looking for a midlevel Category Sourcing Manager to be part of the Networking team to lead strategic sourcing technology road mapping industry enabling and related project for silicon components used in optical modules and switches for our growing Infrastructure. A Sourcing Manager in the Networking Silicon Category is a thought leader responsible for developing Sourcing Strategies and clear action plans to drive the lowest total cost of ownership fueling the exponential growth across our Data Centers as we meet and exceed customer demand. In this role you will lead internal engagements across Supply Chain Engineering and Business organizations while diving deep into the technologies and operations both from a product and Supply Chain perspective. You will analyze trends involving the industry players vendors customers and technology to develop strategies to reduce cost minimize risk protect continuity of supply and utilize emerging opportunities allowing AWS to meet and exceed its goals.
Key job responsibilities
General Work Activities
Create strategic sourcing plans for a business unit department or project to satisfy internal clients
Take action and advise business partners to reduce costs that are focused on supply base creating greater efficiencies and economies of scale
Own the analysis of the spending patterns for savings opportunities through the category and become a subject matter expert for the verticals with which you are engaged
Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability

Key job responsibilities
Lead sourcing engagements and sourcing teams in opportunity identification and RFIs where appropriate
Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning ensuring system activation of the best possible supply base
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Influence suppliers manufacturing processes technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazons spend
Manage Supplier Relationships and establish yourself as a primary business contact for key suppliers
Travel required approximately 20


A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Networking Silicon business on a day to day basis but will be heavily focused on mid and longterm technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering teams to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation networking hardware based on the silicon platforms you source. This will include interactions with hardware development teams network design and deployment engineering teams finance legal and others. You will also manage working and executive level supplier relationships with multiple silicon suppliers. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with peers from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a wellrounded category strategy (GCM You GSM Global Supply Manager PLM Product Lifecycle Manager). You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS growing network. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security time to market technology benefit quality and cost.

About the team
The Networking team is made up of global category managers (Procurement) supply chain managers (Supply Chain) and product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) who manage the broad base of networking suppliers and internal amazon initiatives that help build the AWS cloud. We drive supply continuity technology development and adoption cost optimization and internal supply chain systems development for networking categories (switches optics cables DWDM branded OEM and strategic silicon). We are located throughout multiple regional hubs in the united states and work with suppliers and business partners globally. We are a mix of industry experts and those aspiring to grow our industry expertise. We all bring something valuable to the table from our unique backgrounds; we highlight and celebrate our diverse backgrounds and leverage them to our collective benefit as a team.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.