Sr Technical Business Developer

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer to own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier management.

You will lead complex negotiations with OEMs, develop scalable procurement frameworks, mentor buyers, and align procurement timelines with site milestones while influencing strategic supply chain decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in industrial automation or similar technical environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments.
• 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 portfolios, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFQ/RFP execution, TCO modeling, and award decisions.
• Lead complex negotiations with OEMs and service providers, structuring pricing, warranties, SLAs, and managing the full contract lifecycle.
• Develop sourcing frameworks and SOPs to scale operations and mentor sourcing managers and buyers.
• Establish supplier scorecards, SLAs, and business reviews; mitigate risks via dual-sourcing and contingency planning.
• Support budgets, cost controls, variance tracking, and change governance; assist material planning and inventory strategy.
• Align procurement timelines with site milestones and influence leadership on strategic supply chain decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Procurement leadership

CAPEX procurement

Technical sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

MBA or Master's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

As a Senior Technical Business Developer, you will serve as a key individual contributor and subject matter expert for capital equipment sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle - from supplier identification and RFQ execution through contract award and delivery - for high-value equipment, automation systems, tooling, and more. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will be a technical procurement authority for the organization. You will partner closely with partner teams across the organization to ensure material readiness and targets are met. You will help establish standards for how procurement operates and contribute to the development of sourcing managers and buyers through thought leadership and process design.

Key job 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. Develop and implement sourcing approaches that optimize cost efficiency while advancing technical capabilities.
• 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.

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications
• Experience managing significant CAPEX budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results
• Experience mentoring or guiding cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment
• Ability to influence leadership on strategic sourcing and investment decisions

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MA, N.Reading - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10503720