Role at a glance
- Salary
- $92.4K – $160K/yr
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
- Education
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
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Role Summary
The Hardware Commodity Specialist will manage procurement and operational supply chain activities for Battery Backup Units (BBUs) within AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement. The role supports continuity of supply and cost goals by coordinating demand, capacity, supply positioning, and cross-functional alignment with internal teams, external stakeholders, and OEMs.
What You'll Do
- Understand forecasting, demand planning, material planning, and manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments
- Forecast battery demand and manage supply positioning globally to support last mile operations
- Own capacity planning with key OEMs and optimize the supply chain network
- Work with analytics and software development teams to drive operational excellence
- Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings
- Drive EOL management and collaborate with engineering, DC operations, and finance on supply, product roadmap, and budget requirements
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View full postingQualifications
Required
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
Preferred
- 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience
- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
- Knowledge of battery industry / market
Original job description
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Original job description
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We are seeking a Hardware Commodity Specialist to join a team that handles one of Amazon’s fastest growing commodities – Battery Backup Units (BBUs). In this role, the candidate will manage procurement and related operational supply chain activities in close collaboration with both internal and external cross functional teams. These are critical for AWS to achieve continuity of supply and cost goals.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of Seattle, WA, USA.
Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate must be a self-starter and have ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Candidates must have excellent analytical capabilities, supply chain experience. Candidate should be comfortable with diving deep into data sources to debug data related issues, and have strong writing skills.
The ideal candidate will not only raise the bar on delivering the right supply at the right time, but also is a person who actively participates with a strong curiosity to understand the business end-to-end, and has a track record of using data to influence decision makers.
In this role you will:
Understand forecasting, demand planning, material planning, and manufacturing processes to verify supply commitments
Work with internal and external stakeholders to forecast battery demand and manage supply positioning globally to support last mile operations
Own capacity planning with key OEMs and optimize supply chain network to best deliver for customers.
Work with various analytics and software development teams to drive operational excellence
Develop analytical tools and dashboards to track metrics, monitor SLAs, and report findings
Drive EOL management, collaborate with engineering, DC operations and finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on supply, product roadmap and budget requirements
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
- Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
- Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience- Experience in data center design, construction, operations, or facility maintenance
- Knowledge of battery industry / market
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 - 92,400.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.