AmazonSr. Global Commodities Manager, AWS battery team
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Global Commodities Manager, AWS battery team in Seattle, United States. It pays $148k-$200k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions bess, program management and supply chain management among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
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Manage end-to-end global delivery of BESS solutions and supplier relationships for AWS data center programs.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of BESS solutions across multiple data center programs globally, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-spec execution
• Define and manage program milestones, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and critical path activities across concurrent BESS deployments
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans that align BESS delivery with broader data center construction and commissioning timelines
• Drive resolution of cross-functional blockers and escalate risks proactively to senior leadership
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for BESS delivery performance, quality, and safety
• Coordinate across regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC) to ensure consistency in delivery standards while adapting to local requirements
Infrastructure Engineering Collaboration
• Manage and work closely with the infrastructure engineering organization to align BESS technical requirements with data center design standards and power architecture
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of BESS into facility power systems
• Collaborate on design reviews, value engineering exercises, and technical trade studies to optimize BESS configurations for performance, reliability, and cost
• Support the development of BESS specifications, standards, and best practices in partnership with engineering stakeholders
• Ensure engineering deliverables (drawings, specifications, commissioning plans) are completed on schedule and meet quality standards
BESS Supplier Interface & Management
• Interface and work closely with BESS suppliers (OEMs, system integrators, and component manufacturers) to manage delivery commitments, quality, and performance
• Lead supplier selection processes including RFP/RFQ development, technical evaluation, and commercial negotiation support
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews, performance scorecards, and capacity planning discussions
• Drive supplier accountability on manufacturing schedules, factory acceptance testing (FAT), shipping logistics, and site delivery milestones
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to manage purchase orders, lead times, and inventory strategies
Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, geopolitical factors, and raw material constraints
About the team
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.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- 5+ years of solving problems with technology in the Energy & Utilities industries experience
- 5+ years of working with Advanced Compute technologies including, but not limited to: Accelerated Compute, High Performance Compute, Visual/Spatial Compute, and/or IoT. experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
- Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that may be cross-functional and/or span business and technology
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field, or PMP certificate
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs across large-scale operations, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams
- Experience using analytical tools for workforce metrics and reporting
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, 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.
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
How we rate this
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