Senior Technical Procurement & Sourcing Leader

Amazon; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer to own end-to-end CAPEX procurement for high-value equipment and automation systems. You will lead negotiations with OEMs, develop sourcing frameworks, and mentor sourcing teams across cross-functional programs.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will establish procurement standards and drive cost optimization while coordinating with site milestones and planning partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in an industrial automation, or similar technical environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures.
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing across multiple advanced product portfolios, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, total cost of ownership modeling, and award decisions across equipment, automation systems, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Lead complex negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers - structuring commercial agreements covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, SLAs, and long-lead-time components, and managing the full contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• Develop sourcing frameworks, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale with the organization - supporting and mentoring sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies, should-cost models, and contingency planning.
• Budgets with cost controls, variance tracking, and change management governance. Support material planning, inventory strategy, and spare parts availability. Drive cost optimization initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Align equipment procurement timelines with site milestones and schedules in close partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization. Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in cross-functional planning forums. Influence leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to the supply chain.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

RFQ/RFP execution

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer to own end-to-end CAPEX procurement for high-value equipment and automation systems. You will lead negotiations with OEMs, develop sourcing frameworks, and mentor sourcing teams across cross-functional programs.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will establish procurement standards and drive cost optimization while coordinating with site milestones and planning partners.