Job Description
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. This position is located in Austin, TX or Seattle, WA.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will shape the future of AWS and the data center liquid cooling industry. In this role you will manage the end to end supply chain of liquid cooling products and technology that serve AWS global demand. You will work very closely with Data Center Engineering team, collaborate with Technical Program and Product Managers and other cross functional teams, and lead the supply chain development for liquid cooling development and deployment of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions. You will maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for liquid cooling category and work with internal customers and business partners to understand demand signals and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.
Join our fun, highly-motivated team of professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Apply now to be a part of this transformative journey!
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy to deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs.
- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, logistics, inventory and lead time management, and supplier relationships.
- Develop procurement process and drive continuous improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency, agility, and resilience.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product managers, quality, demand planning team.
- Support liquid cooling product roadmap development, influence supplier and technology selection, and make optimal supply chain decisions that provide the most benefit to AWS.
- Proactively manage and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted product delivery.
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts such as statement of work, global procurement agreement, to achieve the best contract terms for AWS.
- Identify and implement innovative supply chain technologies and best practices to drive supply chain flexibility and resiliency to meet AWS business requirements.
A day in the life
Each day you will interact with external supply base and different internal teams responsible for engineering, product development, finance, integration, and operation of these complex technology programs. You prioritize your activities to support data center product development and delivery, identify and resolve problems and blockers, and focus on the actions that are most impactful for business success.
About the team
We are a fun team with highly motivated professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Our Team Mission is: Establish a resilient, innovative, and competitively advantaged supply chain that accelerates the time-to-market for liquid cooling products. Deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or relative technical field or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a college degree
- 7+ years experience in global supply chain management, program management, sourcing and supplier relationship management, owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in technology, manufacturing industry or data center procurement
- Proven track record of delivering complex, global supply chain initiatives
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Passion for driving innovation and making a meaningful impact
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work,