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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, procurement, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure - we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and 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, procurement managers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers

You'll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers - all within an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) works to deliver scalable solutions to source, build, and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS - powering thousands of businesses across more than 190 countries.
The Data Center Sourcing & Procurement (DCSP) team is seeking a results-oriented, data-driven Supply Chain Manager to own sourcing and supply management for critical Long Lead Equipment (LLE) supporting AWS Data Center build projects across the Americas region

As a member of the DCSP Team, you will manage the end-to-end supply chain for high-complexity, long-lead electrical distribution systems-including Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Long Lead Equipment. Your primary responsibility is to maintain unconstrained supply at AMER scale, ensuring these critical equipment categories are available to support AWS Data Center construction schedules. Technical understanding of the Electrical Equipment category and ability to analyze drawings and specifications is preferred.

Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
Supply Chain Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy for long lead equipment, delivering high-quality equipment solutions on time and at optimal costs
Manage end-to-end supply chain operations including supplier on-time delivery, capacity planning, logistics, inventory management, and lead time optimization
Align demand signals with supplier capacity to maintain unconstrained supply at AMER scale
Supplier Management & Performance
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships for assigned categories
Manage supplier performance and allocate equipment to demands based on priority
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical electrical systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Design Engineering, Planning & Delivery, DCSP teams, and Delivery Management to support electrical infrastructure product roadmap development
Collaborate with engineering, product managers, quality, and demand planning teams on procurement decisions
Influence supplier and technology selection to provide maximum benefit to AWS
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Drive standardization initiatives across programs to reduce complexity and improve supply chain efficiency
Identify and implement innovative supply chain technologies and best practices to enhance flexibility and resilience
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in electrical distribution to maintain competitive advantage
Analytics & Decision Support
Develop predictive analytics models for demand forecasting and capacity planning
Create analytical reports that deliver actionable insights to business partners and stakeholders
Support data-driven decision making for electrical equipment procurement
Be a subject matter expert for the customers, technologies, and markets in which you engage. Requires travel up to 15-20% of the year
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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About the team
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Work/Life Balance
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