Strategic Capital Equipment Sourcing Leader

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an exceptional Supply Chain leader to build and lead the team that equips our factories with capital equipment, spanning machining, casting, molding, joining, assembly, and test. You will own the commodity strategy, hire the ramping team, and define the scope and rhythm to land commitments on factory move-in and start of production dates.

This builder role requires end-to-end sourcing, design review collaboration with OEMs, and cross-functional leadership to optimize cost,

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital equipment sourcing for manufacturing.
• Strong ability to build and lead large cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Team Build and Leadership: Hire, develop and lead the team responsible for capital equipment sourcing by commodity.
• Capital Equipment Sourcing Strategy: Own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing across multiple portfolios and suppliers.
• Equipment Design Review and Technical Evaluation: Contribute to equipment design reviews with OEMs and validate specifications.
• Contract Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations with OEMs and service providers, covering pricing and terms.
• Long-Lead Commitment and Schedule Risk: Manage equipment commitments to align with factory move-in and start-of-production dates.
• Procurement Playbook Development: Develop sourcing frameworks and operating procedures scalable to the organization.
• Supplier Performance Management: Establish scorecards, SLAs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Budget Management: Manage capital budgets and drive large-scale cost optimization.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Partnership: Align procurement timelines with site milestones and senior leadership.

Job description

Amazon is seeking an exceptional Supply Chain leader to build and lead the team that equips our factories with capital equipment, spanning machining, casting, molding, joining, assembly, and test. You will own the commodity strategy, hire the ramping team, and define the scope and rhythm to land commitments on factory move-in and start of production dates.

This builder role requires end-to-end sourcing, design review collaboration with OEMs, and cross-functional leadership to optimize cost,