Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, AWS Networking, AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement

About the role

The AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement team is seeking a results-oriented leader to manage and lead the team responsible for the operational support, performance management, supplier development, and lifecycle management of key AWS compute and networking self-build products.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies for Networking Infrastructure
• Drive and own executive relationships with suppliers
• Develop category expertise and depth, including: knowledge of industry, sub categories, supply base, benchmarks and indices as well as industry leaders, laggards, and niche players
• Analyze category details to proactively ensure continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit Amazon
• Influence suppliers' roadmaps, design, processes, technology decisions and policies
• Lead complex and cross-functional projects

Requirements

• 10+ years of building and leading large teams and working in matrixed operating structures experience
• Knowledge of distribution networks and channel P&Ls
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross functional teams or equivalent
• Experience in strategic thinking about business, enterprise software products, and new technology platforms and architectures or equivalent
• Experience negotiating VP-level contracts with channel partners and agencies
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Senior Leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managing and developing high performance teams experience

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.