The AIS-SC Storage and Memory team is looking for a results-oriented individual to own supplier engagement/strategy for the growing set of storage-adjacent components, specifically UFS, CXL, switches, and networking storage gear. This individual will own the supply strategy and relationship with multiple Storage component suppliers and will interact with engineering to coordinate ramp and launch of new components within AWS offerings. Our Global Supply Managers are (or become) experts in their industries and help drive the explosive growth of AWS.

General Work Activities:

- Conduct weekly alignment meetings with Storage Components suppliers to review AWS supply forecasts, address constraints, and resolve supply timing and commitment gaps;

- Prepare weekly supply heat maps identifying potential shortages and quantifying production impact; deliver status updates to cross-functional stakeholders including demand planning, finance, engineering, and service teams to ensure alignment on constraints and mitigation progress

- Escalate critical supply constraints to senior management with detailed root cause analysis and resolution timelines; develop and execute contingency plans for high-risk scenarios including supply limitations, quality events, and demand upsides

- Prepare quarterly business reviews analyzing supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, quality yields, and product mix flexibility

- Negotiate yearly MOUs and supply agreements based on S&OP demand, defining annual volume commitments, product mix allocations, and quarterly supply quantities to secure favorable terms and supply continuity

- Partner with finance and accounting teams on quarterly budget allocation, purchase order placement, E&O risk assessment, and supplier invoice reconciliation to ensure timely payments and accurate financial records

Function Specific Work Activities:

- Analyze quarterly S&OP demand forecasts, reconcile against on-hand inventory and supplier commitments, and develop regional supply distribution strategies across global VMI hubs and ODMs to address supply-demand gaps and prevent regional imbalances

- Execute weekly allocation decisions distributing Storage Components across VMI hubs and ODM/CM sites based on production plans, qualified SKUs, regional priorities, and inventory aging; coordinate hub-to-hub transfers to optimize utilization

- Collaborate with service teams, engineering, and suppliers to identify requirements for new platforms; ensure next-generation Storage Components are qualified before current-generation EOL; establish multi-sourcing strategies for each server platform to mitigate supply risk

- Monitor rack integrator pull signals and adjust delivery schedules in coordination with logistics teams; participate in weekly planning meetings to confirm component availability; investigate BOM discrepancies and support quality issue investigations including RMA processes

- Coordinate expedite requests during shortage scenarios; communicate supply constraints and delivery commitments to internal customers and service teams; evaluate trade-offs between SKUs based on overall AWS demand requirements and production impact to determine optimal allocation priorities

A day in the life

You will be working closely with multiple Storage component suppliers to plan supply of critical materials used across all server and networking racks. You will partner with engineering to develop and launch new platforms, drive second sourcing strategies, implement buffer plans, and manage inventory to target levels to drive optimal cost and supply supportability strategies. In this role you will be looking at "what's next" on the technology roadmap so you can build a supply strategy to support it.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 4+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience

- 4+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field

- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations

- Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field

- Experience in program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process

- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 139,100.00 USD annually