Global Hardware Supply Chain Lead - Battery Backups (BBUs)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Hardware Commodity Specialist to manage procurement of Battery Backup Units (BBUs) and related supply chain activities. You will collaborate with internal teams and OEMs to forecast demand, plan capacity, and optimize the supply network to support AWS customers.

The role emphasizes data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and cost goals, with a strong focus on timely supply and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development, partnership management, or sourcing new business experience.
• 3+ years of working with Core Cloud Technology Services.
• 3+ years of working with Business Application Technologies.
• 3+ years of working with Advanced Compute technologies.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Understand forecasting, demand planning, material planning, and manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to forecast battery demand and manage supply positioning globally to support last mile operations.
• Own capacity planning with key OEMs and optimize supply chain network to best deliver for customers.
• Work with various analytics and software development teams to drive operational excellence.
• Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings.
• Drive EOL management, collaborate with engineering, DC operations and finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on supply, product roadmap and budget requirements.

Skills

Business development

Partnership management

Sourcing

Cloud technology services experience

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Hardware Commodity Specialist to manage procurement of Battery Backup Units (BBUs) and related supply chain activities. You will collaborate with internal teams and OEMs to forecast demand, plan capacity, and optimize the supply network to support AWS customers.

The role emphasizes data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and cost goals, with a strong focus on timely supply and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.