Global Category Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026. Amazon scores A on the Alion truth index.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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 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.
This role leads category management for EE components from cradle to grave. It requires strong business judgment, technical acumen, and the ability to drive results through cross-functional influence.
Key job responsibilities
1. Supply and/or Capacity agreement - Negotiate supply agreement (i.e. capacity reservation agreement) to ensure supply continuity, mitigate risk, and support AWS growth.
2. QBR and Escalation - Lead supplier QBRs tracking performance across delivery, quality, cost, and roadmap; deliver weekly project updates, monthly executive briefings, and own escalations to resolution.
3. Sourcing Strategy - Develop sourcing strategies while tracking industry trends and aligning supplier roadmaps to AWS strategic initiatives.
4. Cost - Own component cost management, driving year-over-year reductions in NRE, Capex and BOM+MVA. Manage PPV, spot market buy budget and variance analysis for financial planning.
5. Contract - Negotiate complex supplier agreements and SOWs.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred qualifications
- Should cost model
- Consultant or quality experience
- MBA or master's degree in STEM disciplines
- 6+ years related experience in data center, consumer electronics, or semiconductor industry
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Cupertino - 101,600.00 - 177,800.00 USD annually