• IT Hardware Sourcing Manager, TSI

    Amazon (Seattle, WA)


    Description

    Strategic Sourcing Leader – IT Infrastructure & Hardware

     

    Lead global sourcing strategy and vendor management for IT infrastructure, AV systems, and end-user hardware categories, driving measurable cost optimization and supply chain resilience across Amazon's procurement operations. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and regional teams to execute competitive sourcing processes, negotiate enterprise agreements, and deliver strategic value through supplier performance management.

    Core Accountabilities:

    Execute end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from market analysis through contract award, leading RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) to ensure competitive positioning and optimal value realization. Support global vendor managers with strategic business reviews, supplier onboarding, and performance negotiations while scrutinizing pricing structures and resolving commercial anomalies. Drive cost-out initiatives delivering quantifiable savings across hardware portfolios while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.

     

    Coordinate with Technical Program Managers across all regions to architect and leverage global sourcing strategies, ensuring contract consistency and savings optimization worldwide. Form strategic partnerships with business leaders to define requirements and influence purchasing decisions organization-wide, while collaborating cross-functionally with finance, legal, tax, and procurement teams. Provide regular progress reporting to Senior Leadership on strategic initiatives and operational performance.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 5+ years of program or project management experience

     

    - 5+ years of supply chain experience

     

    - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

     

    - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 2+ years of driving process improvements experience

     

    - Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related 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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.