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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll 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’s 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!

AWS Supply Chain is seeking a highly effective candidate to design and implement innovative solutions that deliver the best operating and lowest cost infrastructure in the world. This individual will manage the relationship with one or more of AWS’s most strategic server development and manufacturing partners. As the commercial head of this relationship, you own cost, performance, contracting and strategy. You will influence and partner with cross functional teams including hardware engineering, supply chain, quality, lifecycle management, operations, compliance and sustainability.

A successful candidate will combine a strong knowledge of supply chains with a proven ability to manage complex negotiations, program manage cross-functional teams and effectively operate at all levels of the organization, including to senior executives.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

Lead and orchestrate the end-to-end strategic partnership with suppliers providing critical design, development, manufacturing, and integration services for AWS servers and server rack integration. As Sr. Manager for U.S. West Manufacturing, you will lead and scale your team members to help drive holistic supplier performance optimization across cost, quality, capacity, delivery, compliance, sustainability, and overarching supply strategy. This role requires exceptional leadership in negotiating and executing complex, high-value supplier agreements and contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to steer RFPs, evaluate responses, and align on business awards that propel AWS's technological edge.

You will spearhead the development and implementation of innovative sourcing strategies that not only meet but exceed AWS's ambitious cost objectives through in-depth analysis of cost drivers and bill of materials. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and leveraging emerging industry trends to shape supplier product roadmaps that align with AWS's long-term technical vision and manufacturing initiatives.

As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will craft compelling data-driven narratives and presentations that inform strategic decision-making, highlighting business status, risks, and opportunities. Your role extends to managing high-stakes vendor escalations, providing executive-level updates, and conducting comprehensive business reviews focused on procurement excellence and supply chain resilience.

This position demands a visionary leader capable of balancing tactical execution with strategic foresight, driving transformational change in AWS's supplier ecosystem while fostering sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships. Your impact will be pivotal in maintaining AWS's position as the world's leading cloud platform provider.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s 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

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical or quantitative field.

• 8 to10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and hardware manufacturing, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams, including mentoring junior staff and collaborating with cross-functional leadership.

• Extensive experience in negotiating and managing multi-million dollar contracts and strategic partnerships at the executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical or quantitative field. Exceptional candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience may be considered.

• Proven ability to influence C-suite executives and key stakeholders through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

• Experience in leading large-scale, complex projects that significantly impact organizational performance and bottom-line results.

• Track record of implementing cutting-edge supply chain technologies and methodologies to drive efficiency and competitive advantage.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $164,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $313,300/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.