Strategic Sourcing Manager, Custom Silicon & AI Hardware

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

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA seeks a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead hardware sourcing and custom silicon strategies, collaborating with engineering, legal, and vendors to optimize the hardware portfolio for AWS infrastructure.

You will drive negotiations, supplier relationships, and data-driven cost optimization while ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. The role requires strong communication to technical and executive audiences in a fast-evolving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
• Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
• 2+ years of supply chain experience handling hardware in the silicon supply chain

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive 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 skills

Executive presentation

Audience communication

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / PMP

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA seeks a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead hardware sourcing and custom silicon strategies, collaborating with engineering, legal, and vendors to optimize the hardware portfolio for AWS infrastructure.

You will drive negotiations, supplier relationships, and data-driven cost optimization while ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. The role requires strong communication to technical and executive audiences in a fast-evolving