HW Commodity Specialist III - AMZ16462.10

Company: Amazon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 8, 2026

Job Description:

Employer: Amazon Data Services, Inc. Position: HW Commodity Specialist III AMZ16462.10 Location: Seattle, Washington Multiple Positions Available: 1. Support the Americas data center construction space. 2. Work collaboratively and transparently with multiple business units, construction, energy, power, sustainability, procurement, legal, finance, public relations, and others to ensure alignment between business priorities and goals. 3. Develop supply chain risk mitigation and supplier enhancement strategies and manage key initiatives and business objectives. 4. Think long term, drives multiple initiatives, communicates appropriately and influences customers and suppliers at all levels. 5. Engineer and develop a commodity technology/product roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. 6. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology. 7. Evaluate engineering design of existing commodities and use the evaluation to make recommendations on new innovative products. 8. Be responsible for commodity managing supplier selection strategy, schedule, qualification and price negotiation. Domestic travel up to 25% to perform role responsibilities may be Required (40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $ 147,900/year to $ 200,100/year) Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations or related discipline and 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations or related discipline followed by 7 years of progressively responsible, postbaccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Experience must include: • 5 years of experience handling sourcing categories within construction space. • 5 years of experience in supply chain management concepts - forecasting, planning, sourcing, optimization, logistics Experience in data centers industry or automotive industry • 5 years of experience using continuous improvement and Six Sigma Methodologies • 5 years of experience measuring key operational metrics (e.g., order cycle time, ship estimate accuracy, on time and complete shipment, inventory record defect rate) • 5 years of experience practicing procurement processes (category management, bench-marking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.) • 5 years of experience in vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement and supplier relationship management • 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management and operations The pay range for this position in Seattle, Washington is $ 147,900/year to $ 200,100/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Seattle, Washington Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site. All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements. 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.

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