Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, AWS HW Design and Manufacturing Partnerships

Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager, AWS HW Design and Manufacturing Partnerships

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• Function as the single threaded relationship manager for a strategic supply partner that provides design, development, manufacturing and integration services for AWS servers and server rack integration.
• Matrix manage all aspects of supplier performance including cost, quality, capacity, delivery, compliance, sustainability and overall supply strategy.
• Negotiate and execute complex supplier agreements, statements of work and other contracts by working with cross-functional leads.
• Partner with cross functional teams to deliver RFPs, evaluate vendor responses and align on business awards.
• Deliver AWS’s cost objectives through detailed understanding of all cost drivers and bill of material reviews.
• Develop and successfully negotiate sourcing strategies that align with business objectives while maintaining a sustainable relationship with suppliers.
• Inform and influence senior leadership about business status, risk and opportunities via written narratives.
• Manage vendor escalations and provide executive level updates as required.
• Prepare and present detailed data-driven business reviews with senior management, focused on procurement/sourcing execution and continuity of supply.
• Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps that align with AWS’s technical development and manufacturing initiatives.

• Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction and key contracting provisions/requirements
• Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field, or 6+ years related experience.
• 6+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement of hardware, or 4+ with advanced degree.
• 3+ years of working with data analysis tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, etc.
• 5+ years of related supply chain experience in cloud computing, high technology or consumer electronics.

• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, processes, technologies and key suppliers
• Knowledge of global supply chain processes and practices. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and execute complex global sourcing contracts.
• Experience creating, iterating, and improving end-to-end global sourcing procurement and supply chain strategies utilizing third party Manufacturing.
• Experience with international procurement, trade and incoterms.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
• MBA or advanced degree in engineering, operations research, logistics, mathematics or other quantitative disciplines.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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.

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job : A3105525

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