Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Sr. Global Procurement Manager, AWS Infrastructure Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Sr. Global Procurement Manager, AWS Infrastructure Services
Location: Herndon, VA; Austin, TX; or Seattle, WA.
Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. The team is diverse, includes software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. The role supports safety, security, and infinite capacity while keeping costs low. It is an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership to completion.
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage sourcing and supply chain strategies on a global scale
Drive the strategic aspects of large complex cross‑functional projects
Develop and maintain supplier capacity modeling
Remove sole/single‑source risks from the supply chain
Understand demand inputs and position supply to support unconstrained growth at AWS scale in both short‑term and long‑term horizons
Engage with global supply chain counterparts to drive leading supply chain practices and initiatives
Partner with engineering teams to drive NPI initiatives and value‑engineering initiatives
Drive innovation through the supply chain and influence industry practices
Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making
Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements
Manage supplier performance 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 sustainable, scalable, relative advantage in your category
Requires travel up to 15% of the year
About the Team AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. The work‑life balance is flexible, the culture is inclusive, and mentorship and career growth opportunities are abundant.
Basic Qualifications
Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction and key contracting provisions/requirements
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or 6+ related experience
4+ years experience in electrical, mechanical, infrastructure or data center construction industries
6+ years experience in supplier performance management in sourcing and/or supply chain with direct ownership of executive‑level negotiation
6+ years experience of end‑to‑end supply chain management with emphasis on flexibility and scalability
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of relevant supply chain and/or sourcing experience
Direct experience in backup or prime power generation
Able to model supply chain and sourcing strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade‑offs, and risks
Experience with design and vision‑setting for technology infrastructure investment, providing financial savings in an end‑to‑end supply chain
Direct responsibility for modeling strategies for a complex supply chain that has experienced an increase in scale and complexity of demand
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. For more information on benefits, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. The team is diverse, includes software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. The role supports safety, security, and infinite capacity while keeping costs low. It is an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers ownership to completion.
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and manage sourcing and supply chain strategies on a global scale
Drive the strategic aspects of large complex cross‑functional projects
Develop and maintain supplier capacity modeling
Remove sole/single‑source risks from the supply chain
Understand demand inputs and position supply to support unconstrained growth at AWS scale in both short‑term and long‑term horizons
Engage with global supply chain counterparts to drive leading supply chain practices and initiatives
Partner with engineering teams to drive NPI initiatives and value‑engineering initiatives
Drive innovation through the supply chain and influence industry practices
Develop analytical reports to deliver information to business partners and stakeholders that support improved decision making
Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements
Manage supplier performance 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 sustainable, scalable, relative advantage in your category
Requires travel up to 15% of the year
About the Team AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we encourage candidates to apply. The work‑life balance is flexible, the culture is inclusive, and mentorship and career growth opportunities are abundant.
Basic Qualifications
Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction and key contracting provisions/requirements
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or 6+ related experience
4+ years experience in electrical, mechanical, infrastructure or data center construction industries
6+ years experience in supplier performance management in sourcing and/or supply chain with direct ownership of executive‑level negotiation
6+ years experience of end‑to‑end supply chain management with emphasis on flexibility and scalability
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of relevant supply chain and/or sourcing experience
Direct experience in backup or prime power generation
Able to model supply chain and sourcing strategies to define cost and performance impacts, trade‑offs, and risks
Experience with design and vision‑setting for technology infrastructure investment, providing financial savings in an end‑to‑end supply chain
Direct responsibility for modeling strategies for a complex supply chain that has experienced an increase in scale and complexity of demand
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. For more information on benefits, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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