Global Hardware Sourcing Lead – Cloud Infra

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a highly skilled sourcing professional to lead hardware infrastructure purchasing and supplier relationships, ensuring resilient supply chains for networking, storage, and core compute platforms.

You will drive multi-sourcing strategies, manage complex contracts, and coordinate with internal teams to scale manufacturing capacity for launch readiness and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of responding to requests for proposals and developing supplier solutions.
• 6+ years of Global Category Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.
• Understand industry and technology trends and drive supplier roadmaps.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Deliver weekly core-team updates and monthly executive updates.

Skills

RFP experience

Global category mgmt

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/engineering or related

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a highly skilled sourcing professional to lead hardware infrastructure purchasing and supplier relationships, ensuring resilient supply chains for networking, storage, and core compute platforms.

You will drive multi-sourcing strategies, manage complex contracts, and coordinate with internal teams to scale manufacturing capacity for launch readiness and cost optimization.