AmazonTechnical Sourcing Manager, Custom Silicon
Amazon is hiring a Technical Sourcing Manager, Custom Silicon in Seattle, United States. It pays $148k-$200k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Tools and skills the posting cites include strategic sourcing, supply chain and hardware procurement.
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- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
- The role was posted within the past week.
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Manage custom silicon sourcing and supply chain strategies for AWS compute and AI/ML hardware infrastructure.
AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement within the larger AIS organization works to deliver 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.
The Technical Sourcing Manager at AWS leads the development and execution of custom silicon strategies for our compute and AI/ML products. This role combines strategic sourcing expertise with deep understanding of hardware ecosystems and silicon supply chains to secure critical hardware that power AWS's infrastructure. You'll work across engineering teams, legal, and vendors to optimize our hardware portfolio while ensuring competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with AWS's technical roadmap
• Lead complex negotiations for business agreements and licenses across multiple vendors
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and evaluate solutions
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Drive process improvements in hardware acquisition and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies
• Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
- 2+ years of supply chain experience handling hardware in the silicon supply chain
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
- Master's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams
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
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- Tell me about a project where supply chain was part of your work. What did you do?
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