Global Category Leader, Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a procurement professional to own supplier agreements, lead quarterly business reviews, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with AWS initiatives.

The role focuses on cost management, negotiating complex contracts and SOWs, and driving multi-year programs across cloud infrastructure components requiring 6+ years in cloud tech and a engineering/science degree.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services, including, but not limited to Compute, Edge, Hybrid, Security, and/or Networking experience.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience leading complex, multi-year initiatives that may be cross-functional and/or span business and technology.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.

Responsibilities

• Supply and/or Capacity agreement - Negotiate supply agreement (i.e. capacity reservation agreement) to ensure supply continuity, mitigate risk, and support AWS growth.
• QBR and Escalation - Lead supplier QBRs tracking performance across delivery, quality, cost, and roadmap; deliver weekly project updates, monthly executive briefings, and own escalations to resolution.
• Sourcing Strategy - Develop sourcing strategies while tracking industry trends and aligning supplier roadmaps to AWS strategic initiatives.
• Cost - Own component cost management, driving year-over-year reductions in NRE, Capex and BOM+MVA. Manage PPV, spot market buy budget and variance analysis for financial planning.
• Contract - Negotiate complex supplier agreements and SOWs.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a procurement professional to own supplier agreements, lead quarterly business reviews, and develop sourcing strategies aligned with AWS initiatives.

The role focuses on cost management, negotiating complex contracts and SOWs, and driving multi-year programs across cloud infrastructure components requiring 6+ years in cloud tech and a engineering/science degree.