Global Supply Manager, Networking Silicon, Networking & Optics Silicon Procurement and Supply Chain

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.


The AIS-SC Networking Silicon team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own supply management analytics and metrics for Networking silicon. This individual will own the metrics and reporting for supply strategy and relationship with multiple silicon suppliers interact with Commodity Manager Global Supply Manager and Product Lifecycle Manager colleagues to manage performance of ramping up new product platforms and optimizing results for sustaining platforms. Our Global Supply Managers are (or become) experts in their industries and help drive the explosive growth of AWS.

General Responsibilities:

- Create and execute supply planning strategies to meet the category department project and customer needs
- Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
- Manage supplier relationships and allocation of material to demands based on priority
- Be a subject matter expert for the customers technologies and markets in which you engage
- Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
- Identify and drive realization of opportunities for durable relative advantage in your category

Key job responsibilities
- Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base opportunities to minimize risk protect continuity of supply and utilize industry developments that benefit Amazon
- Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
- Understand forecasting demand planning material/supply/inventory planning and manufacturing processes/capacity to verify supply commitments
- Manage supply buffers and allocation to shorten lead times and build resiliency into the supply chain without driving excess
- Drive supplier improvement initiatives to continually lower risk and reduce lead times
- Influence suppliers manufacturing processes technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations
- Create and send monthly forecasts and measure supplier commitments against demand

A day in the life
As a Global Supply Manager you will be part of a three-pillar category team (Sourcing Supply Chain PLM) that will own end-to-end management of a specific category of networking hardware. You will participate in technical engineering reviews collaborate on inventory and supply strategies advise on supply chain objectives. Your role is fundamental to optimal product management of cloud networking hardware. You will develop deep and practical knowledge of the hardware you manage as well as its application in the AWS network.

About the team
You will join a team of highly capable and driven sourcing and supply chain managers who have experience from inside and outside the tech/networking industry. We are continually diving deeper into the supply chain and product design with our engineering component and ODM partners. Although we have a ways to go we have a heavy focus on automation and tools creation. We encourage and empower our team members be builders just as much as we are sourcing supply and product lifecycle managers. This is a great place to apply and enhance your knowledge of technology take ownership for your space and grow into a future leader.

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- Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business product or program management manufacturing engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field or additional 6 Years work experience in product management supply chain or sourcing of hardware in lieu of a degree
- 4 years of experience in product or program management (hardware) BOM management hardware qualification collaboration with engineering on product design product launch electronics manufacturing
- 2 years of experience with product or program management methodologies (ie. Critical Path Agile) as well as data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau etc.

- MBA or advanced degree in engineering or other quantitative disciplines
- 4 years of experience in product or program management of networking hardware or related electronics electronic components contract manufacturing (CM) original design manufacture (ODM) of networking equipment personal computers or servers
- Broad supply chain experience such as new product introduction hardware and software qualification
- Strong proficiency in analysis tools including Microsoft Excel SQL Tableau
- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
- Demonstrated ability to influence at the executive level internally and with suppliers
- Experience leading negotiations for complex mission critical technology


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 $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 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.