AWS Strategic Software Sourcing Manager

Amazon

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acquisition Strategy, Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business impact analysis (BIA), CPU (Central Processing Unit), Certification Evaluation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Science, Ecosystems, Expense Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Functional Programming Languages, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hardware Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Metrics, Migration Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Public Administration, Public Finance, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Semiconductors, Server Hardware, Server Programming/Applications, Software Development, Software Licenses, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Team Player, Technical Strategy, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Licensing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

25 days ago

Description AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement within the larger AIS organization works to deliver 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. The Strategic Sourcing Software Manager at AWS leads the development and execution of software acquisition strategies for our Hardware and Networking divisions. This role combines strategic sourcing expertise with deep understanding of software ecosystems and CPU/GPU technologies to secure critical software solutions that power AWS's infrastructure. You'll work across engineering teams, legal, and vendors to optimize our software portfolio while ensuring competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving cloud computing landscape. Key job responsibilities - Develop and execute comprehensive software sourcing strategies aligned with AWS's technical roadmap - Lead complex negotiations for software agreements and licenses across multiple vendors - Build and maintain strategic relationships with key software partners 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 software acquisition and lifecycle management - Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies - Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact - Analyze spend data and market trends to identify cost optimization opportunities - Drive process improvements in software acquisition and lifecycle management - Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal policies - Manage cross-functional programs with significant business impact A day in the life You will be working closely with several business partners to manage the Semiconductor business on a day to day basis, but will be heavily focused on mid and long-term technology sourcing strategies. You will partner closely with hardware engineering team to devise sourcing and technology development plans to launch next generation custom hardware. This will include interactions with hardware server development teams, network design and deployment engineering teams, rack integration, finance, legal, and others. You will be heavily focused on roadmap planning and execution against a technology migration strategy. You will leverage your expertise to build supplier relationships and architect agreements to support AWS' growing infrastructure. You will make responsible sourcing decisions that consider customer security, time to market, technology benefit, quality and cost. Basic Qualifications - Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration required - Experience in technology sourcing and vendor management - Minimum 5 years' experience in software licensing and strategic sourcing - Minimum 3 years' experience working directly with engineering teams - Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and program management - Excellent Written and verbal communication abilities Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources, or related field, or PMP certificate - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations - Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements - Experience designing, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs across large-scale operations, including forecasting workforce needs and leveraging analytics to drive program decisions - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams - Experience using analytical tools for workforce metrics and reporting - Master's degree in a related technical field Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

About the Company

Amazon

At Amazon, we don’t wait for the next big idea to present itself. We envision the shape of impossible things and then we boldly make them reality. So far, this mindset has helped us achieve some incredible things. Let’s build new systems, challenge the status quo, and design the world we want to live in. We believe the work you do here will be the best work of your life.

Wherever you are in your career exploration, Amazon likely has an opportunity for you. Our research scientists and engineers shape the future of natural language understanding with Alexa. Fulfillment center associates around the globe send customer orders from our warehouses to doorsteps. Product managers set feature requirements, strategy, and marketing messages for brand new customer experiences. And as we grow, we’ll add jobs that haven’t been invented yet.

It’s Always Day 1
At Amazon, it’s always “Day 1.” Now, what does this mean and why does it matter? It means that our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon’s very first day – to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and stay focused on delighting our customers. In our 2016 shareholder letter, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos shared his thoughts on how to keep up a Day 1 company mindset. “Staying in Day 1 requires you to experiment patiently, accept failures, plant seeds, protect saplings, and double down when you see customer delight,” he wrote. “A customer-obsessed culture best creates the conditions where all of that can happen.” You can read the full letter here

Our Leadership Principles
Our Leadership Principles help us keep a Day 1 mentality. They aren’t just a pretty inspirational wall hanging. Amazonians use them, every day, whether they’re discussing ideas for new projects, deciding on the best solution for a customer’s problem, or interviewing candidates. To read through our Leadership Principles from Customer Obsession to Bias for Action, visit https://www.amazon.jobs/principles

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://Amazon.com/militaryroles

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