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HW Commodity Specialist III - AMZ21531.12

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Compensation
$218–220K/yr
Location
Los Gatos, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amazon seeks a HW Commodity Specialist III to manage commercial aspects of an assigned supply base, develop sourcing and buying strategies, and track electrical and electro-mechanical commodity markets. The role analyzes supplier costs, negotiates savings, supports product transitions and engineering changes, coordinates inventory during product ramp-down or end-of-life, and defines component and supplier selections for new programs in collaboration with Hardware Engineering.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Negotiation, requiredSourcing Strategy, requiredSupplier Relationship Management, requiredCost Analysis, requiredBuying Strategy, requiredProduction Management, requiredClear-to-Build Processes, requiredSupply Chain Management, requiredERP Systems, requiredData Analytics Tools, required

Qualifications

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Related Field + 5 Years Experience or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Related Field + 7 Years Experience, required5 Years Electrical Component Cost Negotiation, Production Management, and Clear-to-Build Experience, required5 Years Electrical Supply Chain Provider Management, required5 Years Supply Chain Software and Tools Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Description

Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC

Position: HW Commodity Specialist III - AMZ21531.12

Location: Los Gatos, CA

Multiple Positions Available:

  1. Manage all commercial aspects of the assigned supply base, including: achieving cost reduction goals through negotiation, creating and implementing sourcing strategies across a wide

array of commodities including semiconductors and other electrical components driving assurance of supply, building a strong global network of supplier relationships, and resolving various

open issues with the cross- functional team.

  1. Track electrical and electro-mechanical commodity markets and technology roadmaps.

  2. Analyze electrical/semiconductor component supplier cost structures and competitive landscapes to identify and negotiate cost saving opportunities.

  3. Develop and execute buying strategies and proactively obtain executive approval for risk buys where needed.

  4. Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to transition new products (NPI) and product enhancements from engineering pilot production to full production.

  5. Coordinate inventory levels on products during ramp down or EOL phase to minimize the scrap write off.

  6. Support engineering requests for engineering changes and track NRE changes with suppliers 8. Define component/supplier sourcing selection for new programs and alternative sources

in collaboration with Hardware Engineering.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $218275 - $220200)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Basic Qualifications

A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 5 years of experience in job offered or Strategic Sourcing, Electrical Commodity Management and/or Supply Chain related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field followed by 7 years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or Strategic Sourcing, Electrical Commodity Management and/or Supply Chain related occupation as equivalent to a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field and 5 years of experience in job offered or Strategic Sourcing, Electrical Commodity Management and/or Supply Chain related occupation.

Experience must include:

  1. 5 years of experience in negotiating electrical/semiconductor component costs, managing production, and clear-to-build processes.

  2. 5 years of experience managing electrical/electro-mechanical supply chain providers.

  3. 5 years of experience in supply chain software and tools, such as ERP systems and data analytics tools.

The pay range for this position in Los Gatos, CA is $218275 - $220200 (yr); 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 California Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

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Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,426 open Supply Chain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$218–220K/yr
  • California median$116–175K/yr498 salary ranges
  • US median$97–166K/yr3,085 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $219K, is 51% above the California median midpoint ($145K) — in the top quarter of Supply Chain salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 670 open Supply Chain jobs in California and 5,426 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Supply Chain postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,878 postings).
Education
2,251 of the 5,426 open Supply Chain jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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