Hardware Commodity Strategist II - Global Sourcing

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a HW Commodity Specialist II to lead material availability and supplier coordination for AWS rack and server products.

You will drive cross‑functional alignment with engineering, product management, and finance to ensure timely launches while managing risks and supplier performance. The role requires collaboration across internal teams and external partners, data‑driven decision making, and the ability to translate technical needs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in a related discipline with 3 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related procurement experience.
• 3 years data analysis using advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL or Tableau.
• 3 years experience creating and optimizing global component sourcing and supply chain strategies.
• 3 years experience with supply chain modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead material availability and supply chain readiness for AWS rack/server launches.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate requirements to external suppliers.
• Define business requirements with stakeholders to influence product launches and scaling.
• Provide supply chain inputs to product roadmaps and ensure continuity.
• Lead risk mitigation and second sourcing discussions with vendors.
• Prepare data‑driven reviews for senior management on procurement performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

SQL

Tableau

Education

Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a HW Commodity Specialist II to lead material availability and supplier coordination for AWS rack and server products.

You will drive cross‑functional alignment with engineering, product management, and finance to ensure timely launches while managing risks and supplier performance. The role requires collaboration across internal teams and external partners, data‑driven decision making, and the ability to translate technical needs