Amazon · 2 months ago
Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, AIS-SC Networking
Cupertino, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expAmazon Web Services (AWS) is a leader in cloud computing, responsible for designing, planning, and operating AWS global infrastructure. They are seeking a Sr. Category Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and technology road mapping for optical modules, collaborating with various teams to optimize operations and drive results in a high-growth industry.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Create strategic sourcing plans for a business unit, department, or project to satisfy internal clients
Take action and advise business partners to reduce costs that are focused on supply base, creating greater efficiencies and economies of scale
Own the analysis of the spending patterns for savings opportunities through the category and become a subject matter expert for the verticals with which you are engaged
Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability
Lead sourcing engagements and sourcing teams in opportunity identification and RFIs where appropriate
Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and consolidate the supply base using system level tools and techniques
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
Review and approve a comprehensive list of suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing the industry to understand trends and competitive positioning, ensuring system activation of the best possible supply base
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend
Manage Supplier Relationships and establish yourself as a primary business contact for key suppliers
Qualification
Required
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 managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences
Preferred
Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Experience working in the Networking industry with products such as Routers, Switches and Switch ASICs
Experience with Networking operating systems and protocols
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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