Strategic Software Sourcing Manager — Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Software Manager within AIS to lead software acquisition strategies for hardware and networking infrastructure. You will negotiate with vendors, build key partnerships, and collaborate with engineering teams to understand requirements and evaluate solutions.

This role also involves analyzing spend data to identify cost optimization opportunities and driving lifecycle improvements while ensuring compliance and governance across AWS's

Qualifications

• Experience leading software sourcing strategies for complex tech environments.
• Proven ability to negotiate software agreements and licenses with multiple vendors.
• Strong relationships with software partners and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and evaluate solutions.
• Experience analyzing spend data and market trends to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Track record of driving process improvements in software acquisition and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive software sourcing strategies aligned with AWS's technical roadmap.
• Lead complex negotiations for software agreements and licenses across multiple vendors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key software partners and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and evaluate solutions.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Drive process improvements in software acquisition and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact.
• You will work across engineering teams, legal, and vendors to optimize our software portfolio.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering collaboration

Data analysis

Cost optimization

Lifecycle management

Compliance

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Software Manager within AIS to lead software acquisition strategies for hardware and networking infrastructure. You will negotiate with vendors, build key partnerships, and collaborate with engineering teams to understand requirements and evaluate solutions.

This role also involves analyzing spend data to identify cost optimization opportunities and driving lifecycle improvements while ensuring compliance and governance across AWS's