Supply Chain Logistics Procurement, AWS Cloud Logistics

Amazon • Austin, TX

2d

About The Position

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 Supply Chain (AIS) organization works to deliver cutting-edge
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. Come join
our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud
services company on Earth!

AWS-Infrastructure team is looking for a results-oriented individual to assume
responsibility for every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners
and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them
make the best possible decision. This is a perfect position for someone who
knows how to manage fast and smart. The successful candidate will have strong
analytical and communication skills, and have a passion for using data to drive
business decisions. You are analytical and creative, and you don’t quit until
you solve the problem.

Requirements

• 6+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
• Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
• Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience

Responsibilities

• Create a “learn by doing” environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction
• Partner with your team and oversee pricing operations, develop analytical models / automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners
• Engage with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
• Work with technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated and timely.
• Identify, develop, manage, and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
• Analyze and solve business problems at their root.
• Recommend, develop, and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in sourcing fair pricing and accurately estimating freight cost.
• Create a “learn by doing” environment by engaging with financial analysts and business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction.
• Partner with your team and oversee the auditing operations and develop analytical models / SQL automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners.
• Design exception based reporting highlighting and analyzing outliers.
• Weekly discussions reporting on pricing gaps, spot quotes, and areas of improvement.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level