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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.

This position is located in Austin, TX or Seattle, WA.

AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) Supply Chain organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We own 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 are a fun team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain, and enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS . Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

The AIS Supply Chain Team is looking for a results-oriented and self-driven individual to own supply management for Data Center Power & Cooling Equipment. Our Supply Managers are experts in their industries who deliver the supply that helps drive the explosive growth of AWS. This individual needs to have proven background in Supply Chain Management, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Supplier Management to support the rapid innovation and growth in Liquid Cooling space. This role provides the opportunity to lead the supply chain development to support the liquid cooling deployment to our advanced cloud infrastructure systems.

The successful candidate for this position will be self-initiated, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve the defined program goals and supplier management.

Key job responsibilities

This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a global supply chain in NPI phase and transition to the owner of the global supply chain in sustain phase for liquid cooling category.

In this role you are responsible for identifying, selecting and qualifying the right suppliers for new products and technology pertaining liquid cooling. You will work very closely with Data Center Engineering (DCE) team, collaborate with Technical Program Managers (TPM) 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 in sustain phase and work with internal customers and business partners to understand demand signals and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead liquid cooling supply chain design, supply base development and logistics decisions, and supply chain execution through the product development cycle.

• Develop NPI supply chain and sourcing strategy including identification and selection of the right suppliers, cost analysis, supplier production capacity planning and demand allocation, product transition strategy, and supply chain risk assessment & mitigation plans.

• Collaborate with DCE, TPMs and other cross functional team on liquid cooling product roadmap development, influence supplier and technology selection, and product manufacturing model decisions that provide the most benefit to AWS business.

• Lead post launch supplier performance management to ensure suppliers to deliver good quality equipment and service at competitive cost per required delivery schedule.

• Manage supplier lead times and drive them to meet AWS business requirements

Amazon's vision is to be the world's most customer-centric company, and this role is key to that vision. These technologies are essential for meeting our customers’ expectations for service and value and meeting Amazon’s goals for efficiency, speed, and reliability as we continue expanding our data centers at hyper-scale speed.

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, identify and resolve problems and blockers, and focus on the actions that are most impactful for business success.

About the team

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or relative technical field

• 8+ years of supply chain experience

• 5+ years of experience in new product introduction, project or product management, or leading supply chain strategy development and implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in data center liquid cooling.

• MBA or advanced degree in supply chain management or other quantitative disciplines.

• Global procurement experience.

• Demonstrated performance in prior role(s), with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Experience in data centers, an infrastructure service provider or similar technology company.

• A desire to grow professionally as the role’s responsibility grows rapidly with the business.

• Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.