Strategic Capital Equipment Sourcing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer to own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing and the full contract lifecycle. You will work with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers to optimize cost, reliability, and technical capability across automation, tooling, and infrastructure.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with site milestones, manage risk with dual-sourcing, and mentor buyers through governance and process design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years 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.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for high-value agreements.
• 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 portfolios: supplier ID, RFQ/RFP, and award decisions.
• Lead negotiations with OEMs and service providers covering pricing, terms, warranties, SLAs, and long-lead-time components.
• Develop sourcing frameworks and SOPs to scale procurement operations.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs with scorecards and regular reviews.
• Support material planning, inventory strategy, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Align equipment procurement timelines with site milestones and cross-functional planning.

Skills

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Automation experience

Technical procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP systems

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Technical Business Developer to own end-to-end capital equipment sourcing and the full contract lifecycle. You will work with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and service providers to optimize cost, reliability, and technical capability across automation, tooling, and infrastructure.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with site milestones, manage risk with dual-sourcing, and mentor buyers through governance and process design.