Sr. Product Manager - rare earth metals

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 on the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Supply Chain Product Manager specializing in rare earth metals to lead strategic sourcing, supply continuity and supply chain diversification for critical mineral supply chains. This role requires deep expertise in rare earth elements (REEs) and their applications in electronics modules and advanced semiconductors manufacturing.


Key job responsibilities
• Strategy - Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies for rare earth metals including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium, samarium, and other critical REEs.
• Roadmap - Own the product roadmap for rare earth-dependent components including magnets, catalysts, and specialty materials used in inductor, transformer, power IC and modules.
• Diversification - Build and maintain a diversified global supplier base to mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks, particularly addressing concentration in one country’s processing and refining capacity.
• Partnership - Build strategic partnerships with rare earth miners, processors, and refiners globally. Establish offtake agreements with mining and processing facilities in Australia, US, Vietnam, and other emerging rare earth production regions.
• Manufacturing - Manage the transition from raw ore through separation, refining, and metal production and recycling stages.
• Change management - Evaluate and qualify alternative materials and substitutes to reduce rare earth dependency where feasible. Support new supplier and facility qualifications to ensure supply continuity through process change notifications (PCN/MCN). Oversee component obsolescence management and develop strategies for end-of-life rare earth materials.
• Contract and cost - Negotiate long-term supply agreements and pricing structures in volatile commodity markets

Basic Qualifications

- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, commodity management, or product management roles
- 3+ years of direct experience with rare earth metals, critical minerals, or specialty materials supply chains
- Proven track record managing complex, multi-tier global supply chains

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- Experience with geopolitical risk assessment and trade policy analysis
- Knowledge of circular economy principles and rare earth recycling technologies
- Understanding of REE impact in multiple industries such as renewable energy or EV applications

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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