Strategic CAPEX & Equipment Sourcing Leader

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking a Principal, Technical Business Developer to own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for capital equipment, automation systems, tooling, and related infrastructure. You will lead CAPEX sourcing strategy, drive negotiations with OEMs, and develop scalable procurement playbooks while partnering with cross-functional teams.

You will guide sourcing managers, manage budgets, and influence senior leadership on strategic investments, delivering cost optimization and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in supply chain management, strategic sourcing or procurement in industrial automation or similar tech.
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or SOPs adopted across an organization.
• Technical background or experience in automation or new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• CAPEX Sourcing Strategy and Portfolio Management: Own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing across portfolios, RFQ/RFP, TCO modeling, and award decisions.
• Contract Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations with OEMs and providers; structure pricing, terms, warranties, SLAs, and lifecycle management.
• Procurement Playbook Development: Develop and own sourcing frameworks and SOPs; mentor buyers with technical guidance.
• Supplier Performance Management: Establish and manage supplier scorecards, SLAs, and reviews; mitigate supply risks.
• Budget Management: Manage CAPEX budgets with cost controls and variance tracking; support material planning and inventory strategy.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Partnership: Align equipment procurement with site milestones; influence senior leadership on strategic direction.

Skills

CAPEX sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

End-to-end procurement

Cross-functional leadership

Technical procurement

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Amazon in Austin, TX is seeking a Principal, Technical Business Developer to own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for capital equipment, automation systems, tooling, and related infrastructure. You will lead CAPEX sourcing strategy, drive negotiations with OEMs, and develop scalable procurement playbooks while partnering with cross-functional teams.

You will guide sourcing managers, manage budgets, and influence senior leadership on strategic investments, delivering cost optimization and