AWS Global Category Lead – Supply, Strategy & Contracts

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs and stock options

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a procurement leader for AWS AIS who will manage supplier relationships across core cloud components. You will negotiate supply agreements, lead QBRs, and drive sourcing strategy aligned to AWS goals.

The role requires deep business judgment, technical acumen, and cross-functional influence. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in core cloud tech, ability to influence leadership decisions, and history of leading multi-year initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including Compute/Edge/Hybrid/Security/Networking.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that are cross-functional.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.

Responsibilities

• Supply and/or Capacity agreement - Negotiate supply agreement to ensure supply continuity and AWS growth.
• QBR and Escalation - Lead supplier QBRs and deliver updates; manage escalations to resolution.
• Sourcing Strategy - Develop sourcing strategies and align supplier roadmaps to AWS initiatives.
• Cost - Own component cost management; manage PPV, budget, and variance analysis.
• Contract - Negotiate complex supplier agreements and SOWs.

Skills

Cloud tech experience

Strategy influence

Program leadership

Data-driven decision making

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree or PMP certificate

Tools

Should cost model

Job description

Amazon is seeking a procurement leader for AWS AIS who will manage supplier relationships across core cloud components. You will negotiate supply agreements, lead QBRs, and drive sourcing strategy aligned to AWS goals.

The role requires deep business judgment, technical acumen, and cross-functional influence. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in core cloud tech, ability to influence leadership decisions, and history of leading multi-year initiatives.