Sr. Product Manager rare earth metals

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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 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 on the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Supply Chain Product Manager specializing in rare earth metals to lead strategic sourcing supply continuity and supply chain diversification for critical mineral supply chains. This role requires deep expertise in rare earth elements (REEs) and their applications in electronics modules and advanced semiconductors manufacturing.


Key job responsibilities
Strategy - Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies for rare earth metals including neodymium praseodymium dysprosium terbium samarium and other critical REEs.
Roadmap - Own the product roadmap for rare earth-dependent components including magnets catalysts and specialty materials used in inductor transformer power IC and modules.
Diversification - Build and maintain a diversified global supplier base to mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks particularly addressing concentration in one countrys processing and refining capacity.
Partnership - Build strategic partnerships with rare earth miners processors and refiners globally. Establish offtake agreements with mining and processing facilities in Australia US Vietnam and other emerging rare earth production regions.
Manufacturing - Manage the transition from raw ore through separation refining and metal production and recycling stages.
Change management - Evaluate and qualify alternative materials and substitutes to reduce rare earth dependency where feasible. Support new supplier and facility qualifications to ensure supply continuity through process change notifications (PCN/MCN). Oversee component obsolescence management and develop strategies for end-of-life rare earth materials.
Contract and cost - Negotiate long-term supply agreements and pricing structures in volatile commodity markets


- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- Bachelors degree in Materials Science Chemical Engineering or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience in supply chain management commodity management or product management roles
- 3 years of direct experience with rare earth metals critical minerals or specialty materials supply chains
- Proven track record managing complex multi-tier global supply chains

- Experience identifying negotiating and executing complex legal agreements
- Experience with geopolitical risk assessment and trade policy analysis
- Knowledge of circular economy principles and rare earth recycling technologies
- Understanding of REE impact in multiple industries such as renewable energy or EV applications

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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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 CA Cupertino - 162700.00 - 220200.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 147900.00 - 200100.00 USD annually