Principal Printed Circuit Board Sourcing, AIS Infrastructure Supply Chain
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 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.
AWS Supply Chain is seeking a strategic leader to own our Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) long term strategy across AWS's hardware platform portfolio. This leader will own leveraging the AWS hardware and technology roadmap to develop, implement, and sustain a sourcing strategy for Printed Circuit Boards for ensuring we have secured the capacity we need and have the right commercial frameworks in place to protect continuity of supply, including for both PCB fabrication and underlying subtier materials (CCL, glass fiber cloth, copper foil).
You will be the connective tissue between supply chain operations, hardware and network engineering, and business planning.. This role shapes what we build, when we build it, and how we improve the way we introduce new products and sustain manufacturing production for our existing producs.
A successful candidate will have deep experience in Printed Circuit Boards sourcing, technology roadmap development, and supply chain process design. They will have a track record of influencing engineering and business leadership on platform decisions, building scalable frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Key job responsibilities
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
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.
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.
USA, CA, Cupertino - 193,700.00 - 262,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually
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.
AWS Supply Chain is seeking a strategic leader to own our Principal Printed Circuit Board (PCB) long term strategy across AWS's hardware platform portfolio. This leader will own leveraging the AWS hardware and technology roadmap to develop, implement, and sustain a sourcing strategy for Printed Circuit Boards for ensuring we have secured the capacity we need and have the right commercial frameworks in place to protect continuity of supply, including for both PCB fabrication and underlying subtier materials (CCL, glass fiber cloth, copper foil).
You will be the connective tissue between supply chain operations, hardware and network engineering, and business planning.. This role shapes what we build, when we build it, and how we improve the way we introduce new products and sustain manufacturing production for our existing producs.
A successful candidate will have deep experience in Printed Circuit Boards sourcing, technology roadmap development, and supply chain process design. They will have a track record of influencing engineering and business leadership on platform decisions, building scalable frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across complex, cross-functional organizations.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end Printed Circuit Board (PCB) sourcing and commercial strategy
- Influence hardware and network engineering roadmaps to align with that PCB strategy
- Consolidate across our Compute and Networking product lines to deliver a 3-5 year forward looking strategy
- Understand commercial tradeoffs/negotiation positions to optimize across individual suppliers and for a comprehensive continuity of supply strategy
- Deep Dive into Tier N level risks (CCL, e-glass, copper foil, resins, manufacturing equipment, raw materials)
- Drive clarity cross-functionally on our roadmap strategy; Present to Senior Leadership across AWS
*Why AWS*
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
*Diverse Experiences*
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
*Work/Life Balance*
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
*Inclusive Team Culture*
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
*Mentorship and Career Growth*
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- 7+ years of professional or military experience
- 7+ years of developing, negotiating, and executing PCB roadmap strategies/business agreements
- Experience developing commercial and sourcing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA
- Experience working in supply chain, transportation, project management or management consulting
- Previous experience at a PCB fab supplier or PCB sub-tier supplier
- Experience in server, networking, or complex electromechanical hardware environments at hyperscale.
- Familiarity with data center infrastructure, server architecture, or semiconductor supply chains
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.
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, CA, Cupertino - 193,700.00 - 262,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 176,100.00 - 238,200.00 USD annually