Global Director, Network Infrastructure Sourcing

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 346,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced senior leader to serve as Director of Network Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement. This role owns end-to-end sourcing strategy for networking components connecting servers in AWS data centers to the network.

You will lead a global organization and engage with CEOs and senior leaders at leading semiconductor and fiber-optic companies to secure supply and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of people leadership or senior leadership experience.
• 6+ years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experience.
• Experience negotiating with C-level executives and senior stakeholders for sizeable enterprise deals.
• Experience shaping business strategy for technical products or services for large enterprises.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category sourcing strategies across networking silicon, optical components, fiber infrastructure, and switching platforms.
• Build and lead a global, high-performing organization across geographies with leadership depth.
• Own executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and influence their technology investments and roadmaps.
• Negotiate complex, long-term supply agreements and capacity reservations at scale.
• Provide regular updates to VP-level leadership on supply strategy and risk posture.

Skills

People leadership

Executive communications

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

C-level stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

MBA or Master's in related field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced senior leader to serve as Director of Network Infrastructure Sourcing and Procurement. This role owns end-to-end sourcing strategy for networking components connecting servers in AWS data centers to the network.

You will lead a global organization and engage with CEOs and senior leaders at leading semiconductor and fiber-optic companies to secure supply and drive growth.