TransportationProcurementMgr

AWS Cloud Logistics (ACL) moves the physical infrastructure that powers the world's largest cloud services. Our Transportation Procurement team is a key piece of that mission, securing the carrier relationships, commercial frameworks, and network strategies that keep AWS's global hardware supply chain flowing reliably and cost-effectively. We operate across all modes spanning globally, managing one of the most interesting spaces in the technology industry. As a Transportation Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of procurement professionals responsible for strategic carrier agreements and rate negotiations. You will execute sourcing strategies, set the standard for commercial excellence, and serve as a senior thought leader bridging operations, finance, legal, and business stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, loves building, and wants to enable how AWS moves its most critical physical assets around the world. Some of the responsibilities include, • Own and grow a portfolio of strategic transportation providers with global presence across air, ocean, and ground • Lead a team of procurement professionals, coaching them on negotiation strategy, contract terms, and business acumen • Partner with Finance, Legal, and Operations to drive spend visibility, controllership, and cost reduction • Influence senior leadership and serve as a go-to advisor on transportation market dynamics and supplier risk • Work at the intersection of data-driven decision-making and high-stakes supplier relationships • Contribute to network optimization initiatives, including analytical tools that model global transportation spend scenarios Key job responsibilities Commercial Execution • Lead sourcing, negotiation, and execution of multi-million dollar, globally impactful transportation agreements across air, ocean, and ground modes • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex multi-modal negotiations; independently manage the most complex deals with