Strategic Sourcing Lead, Custom Silicon

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is looking for a Technical Sourcing Manager for Custom Silicon to lead sourcing strategy for compute and AI/ML hardware. You will work across engineering, legal, and vendors to secure critical silicon and optimize our hardware portfolio.

In this role, you will drive complex negotiations, build strategic supplier relationships, and ensure compliance while supporting AWS infrastructure. The position offers challenging programs and a path to influence leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience influencing leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in silicon hardware supply chain (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with AWS's technical roadmap.
• Lead complex negotiations for business agreements and licenses across multiple vendors.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers 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 hardware acquisition and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PMP

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is looking for a Technical Sourcing Manager for Custom Silicon to lead sourcing strategy for compute and AI/ML hardware. You will work across engineering, legal, and vendors to secure critical silicon and optimize our hardware portfolio.

In this role, you will drive complex negotiations, build strategic supplier relationships, and ensure compliance while supporting AWS infrastructure. The position offers challenging programs and a path to influence leadership decisions.