Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Silicon Sourcing

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.

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 cutting-edge 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!

The Silicon sourcing and procurement team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own technical sourcing activities for semiconductor technology. This individual will drive development and execution of sourcing strategies and supplier management activities for silicon products. This individual will partner closely with hardware engineering and network engineering teams to define hardware development and sourcing strategies to take our center networks to the next generation of optical interconnect technology. Our Category Sourcing Managers are experts in their industries and drive the explosive growth of AWS by enabling disruptive technologies through responsible and strategic sourcing.

Key job responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies for semiconductor products to deliver against business and engineering objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
- Partner closely with the Server and Network Product Development and Network Engineering teams to identify define hardware development and product launch plans in the form of a multi-year technology strategy
- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk protect continuity of supply optimize cost and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
- 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.
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional business partners and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions. - Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging volumes optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of ownership.
- Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI RFQ and RFP).
- Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
- Make optimal trade-offs between schedule resources and scope and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address major risks challenges and obstacles.
- Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.
- Be a subject matter expert for the customers technologies and markets in which you engage

A day in the life
You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Semiconductor business on a day to day basis but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with a very capable hardware engineering team to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation custom hardware. This will include interactions with hardware server development teams network design and deployment engineering teams rack integration finance legal and others. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will work with closely with two individuals from your immediate core category team (GSM and PLM) to drive and execute a well-rounded 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 infrastructure. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security time to market technology benefit quality and cost.

About the team
The Compute and AI/ML team is made up of global category managers (Procurement) supply chain managers (Supply Chain) product lifecycle managers (Lifecycle) who manage the broad base of infrastructure 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 compute and interconnect semiconductor categories. 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.

- 5 years of developing negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5 years of professional or military experience
- Bachelors degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules

- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying negotiating and executing complex legal agreements

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.