Capital Equipment Sourcing Lead for CNC Machining

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to own capital equipment sourcing for CNC machining, including multi-axis centers, turning, grinding, and metrology.

You will build supplier base, run RFQ/RFPs, model total cost of ownership, and partner with process engineering on tolerances and tooling.

The role requires leading negotiations, calendar management, and cross-functional collaboration to scale procurement in a zero-to-one manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital equipment procurement programs.
• Experience leading expensive negotiations with OEMs and suppliers.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and procurement frameworks.
• Experience in manufacturing/automation environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing across CNC machining centers.
• Lead complex negotiations covering pricing, terms, warranties, SLAs and run-at-rate.
• Own the machinery commitment calendar and mitigate schedule risks.
• Collaborate with process engineering on machine capability and tooling.
• Develop scalable procurement frameworks and mentor teams.
• Establish supplier performance programs and manage risk.

Skills

Supply chain management

Capital equipment procurement

Vendor portfolio management

Contract negotiations

Sourcing strategies

Machine tool experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related field

MBA or related Master's

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle)

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager to own capital equipment sourcing for CNC machining, including multi-axis centers, turning, grinding, and metrology.

You will build supplier base, run RFQ/RFPs, model total cost of ownership, and partner with process engineering on tolerances and tooling.

The role requires leading negotiations, calendar management, and cross-functional collaboration to scale procurement in a zero-to-one manufacturing environment.