Full Job Description
We are seeking a senior supply chain manager to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world as part of our Buy Sell Program. In this role, you will plan, coordinate and manage allocations of infrastructure components across multiple manufacturers and suppliers.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead supply and manufacturer transitions on to the Buy Sell program
• Lead supply vs demand scenario planning analyses
• Prioritize activities and align with stakeholders to deliver supply globally with a high degree of predictability
• Be a subject matter expert for the supply chain operations relating to the Buy Sell program
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
• Work with component suppliers and server manufacturers to analyze, reconcile allocation and monitor changes and cancellations
• Understand the supply chain network and work with various analytics and software development teams, driving automation
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings
• Produce written recommendations and insights for key stakeholders to help shape solution design
Key job responsibilities
• Create strategic sourcing plans and lead sourcing engagements in opportunity identification and RFQs
• Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
• Drive supplier product technology roadmaps and execute strategic quality/availability/cost improvement initiatives.
• Analyze industry capacity to predict market constraints and execute sourcing strategies to secure continuity of supply and drive cost optimization.
• Develop and execute component vendor strategies in support of business requirements for AWS Server hardware.
• Successfully close complex negotiations including commercial terms, statements of work, SLAs, capacity, supply & pricing.
• Implement vendor performance controls and periodic executive level reviews to ensure sustained operational excellence.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation
- 5+ years of supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing, commodity management or program management experience
- 5+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
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 - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually