Technical Sourcing Manager, Custom Silicon

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.

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

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Pay and benefits

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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually