AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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!
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 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
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
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.
About the team
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Bachelors or an advanced degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field
5 years or relevant work in strategic sourcing and supplier management in semiconductor electronics cloud infrastructure or other related field
6 years experience in commodity management contract negotiation category sourcing or related supply chain experience
6 years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel Pivot Tables SQL Tableau etc..
MBA and / or advanced engineering degree.
10 years or relevant work of strategic sourcing in high tech electronics / computing / communications fields.
Established senior level semiconductor packaging assembly or component industry network.
Technical acumen in semiconductor fabrication techniques manufacturing processes packaging techniques statistical process control and qualification/testing with the ability to connect to related business matters such as cost manufacturing cycle time and yields.
Broad supply chain experience with electronics industry new product development and supplier management.
High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer
Proven ability to communicate and influence executive leadership internally and externally.
Experience managing external vendor C-level relationships with multi-million spend accounts.
Experience leading agreement negotiations for complex mission critical technology supplier deals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong business financial legal acumen.
High degree of business ethics ownership and accountability.
Strong negotiation skills
Strong program management skills.
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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.