Procurement

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We regularly build and expand our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations, strategically sourcing products and services to better serve our customers. We are seeking an innovative and analytical candidate with deep expertise in the global supply chain landscape. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to develop highly accurate cost models for negotiations, with the goal of optimizing expenditures and maximizing efficiency across our operations. Experience working with diverse global teams and effectively communicating with stakeholders is essential. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, bright, and driven individuals to lead innovation in Procurement Cost Engineering. Join us and help make history. We are seeking an experienced, versatile, and customer-obsessed Procurement Manager in Cost Engineering who will drive cost optimization efforts across one or more procurement categories (e.g., Packaging, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment, CAPEX, Freight, Technology). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and implementing bottom-up should cost models to support negotiations in procurement as well as driving Value Engineering programs. Ability to steer extended cross-discipline teams, as well as project management and executive presentation skills, are essential. This opportunity requires excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, delivery-focused environment. Key job responsibilities• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive cost-engineering roadmap, establishing should-cost models and targets to improve procurement efficiency and cost visibility. • Assist in introducing cost engineering and value engineering methodologies across the organization and supplier networks. • Contribute to value management efforts by supporting the organization and participating in functional analysis workshops with internal and external stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance product value. • Utilize costing methodologies and tools to prepare detailed bottom-up cost models and should-cost targets during the design, specification, and development phases. • Support the preparation and evaluation of tenders and supplier quotations by providing detailed cost insights and preparing negotiation dossiers. • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive product innovations, value engineering initiatives, and continuous cost improvement strategies. • Develop and enhance specification templates with category managers to standardize and streamline procurement processes. • Track and report cost engineering KPIs and scorecards to assess supplier performance, strengthen business partnerships, and track cost improvement goals. • Provide summaries of cost analysis findings to management to support decision-making.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field- 3+ years of supply chain experience- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.The Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. ASIC Supply Chain manager to ensure ASIC Clear to Build for Satellite and Customer Terminals as well as for a special project's executions.Key job responsibilitiesThe Sr. ASIC Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all activities related to order fulfillment, from forecasts to delivery, including day-to-day communication and management of the components suppliers globally. This person has a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote Operations team driving order fulfillment.- Liaison with Kuiper Headquarter planning team, Monitoring, managing, and driving the to assure goals/schedules are being met.- Communicate forecast and verify fulfillment from a materials perspective.- Drive solutions to reduce and eliminate any shortages preventing meeting order schedule, including assisting in sourcing of materials as required.- Schedule and host meetings with suppliers in US and/or globally as required.- Responsible for report generation and distribution.- Represent project team in internal/ external program meetings.- Travel required, up to 10%BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of Semiconductor supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

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 all of 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.Are you passionate about bridging business and technology in cloud infrastructure? Join our innovative team at AWS Infrastructure Services and shape the future of global data center operations. You'll leverage your supply chain expertise to solve complex challenges in a dynamic environment.At AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS), we're at the forefront of cloud technology, managing the backbone of the world's largest cloud infrastructure. As a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you'll play a crucial role in our mission to deliver unparalleled customer experiences while driving scalability. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, collaborating with diverse teams to optimize our global network of data centers and edge devices.Our AIS team is responsible for the global enablement and capacity delivery of server, network, and data center infrastructure. We manage day-to-day operations and security for AWS data centers worldwide, as well as support the capacity delivery, installation, and maintenance of AWS Edge Devices. Our work encompasses AWS Data Center Planning, Delivery, Operations and Engineering, Network Services, Infrastructure Software and Hardware, and Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement Planning.Key job responsibilities- Develop and implement strategic supply chain planning initiatives- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure capacity- Analyze complex data to drive multi-million-dollar decisions- Craft compelling narratives to influence stakeholders effectively- Anticipate bottlenecks and balance business needs against technical constraintsA day in the lifeAs a Sr. Technical Program Manager, you'll start your day by reviewing key metrics and collaborating with team members on ongoing projects. You might participate in strategy meetings, analyze supply chain data, or work on optimizing our infrastructure delivery processes. Throughout the day, you'll communicate with stakeholders, problem-solve challenges, and contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of cloud infrastructure.About the teamAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.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.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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 & Career GrowthWe’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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of technical program management experience- 6+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- Technical program management experience working directly with cross functional engineering and program teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Worldwide Procurement secures the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) supplier technology, solutions, and capacity required to deliver highly automated FC technology road-map. This includes items such as; automated conveyor, packaging automation, robotic manipulation, package sortation, auto identification & quality products. Our team also directs the global MHE acquisition and supplier development for the global customer fulfillment (GCF), specialty fulfillment (GSF), and transportation (ATS) buildings. These solutions require continuous engineering development, emerging and disruptive technology innovations and long-term supplier partnerships to drive industry MHE assessment and technology advancements. We are filling a key role on our MHE Worldwide Supplier Development team. Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail orientated Senior Supplier Development (SD) Engineer to develop, assess, qualify, emerging technology within the Material Handling Equipment (MHE) industry supplier base. Successful candidates are natural self-starters and leaders who have an ability to lead large scale and high visible (impactful) projects in a cross-functional work stream. They should have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, contract manufacturing, controls, and system supplier and/or technology sourcing both Technically and Commercially. Our SD Engineers must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies, plans and solutions in response to very dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. A key component for this role is to be a good problem solver with an open mind, customer focus, innovation, empowerment, advanced technologies (IP), team first mindset, and individual drive to enable our Worldwide Supplier Development team to deliver the most advanced fulfillment solutions in the world.Key job responsibilities • Partner with Worldwide and Regional key stakeholder from Design, Operations, Procurement, Safety, etc.. teams to develop, align and execute MHE qualification plans at equipment and integrator levels. • Lead and execute top-tier strategic MHE qualification projects from start to finish (end-to-end). This includes "Business Case Definition" (justification) within the leadership teams of all key stakeholders. • Apply industry techniques like, DOE, Lean 6-sigma, SPC, KPI, CTF, FMEA, RC/CA, CAPA, etc.. to validate.performance and use results (data) to provide recommendation on next steps within workgroup or up-level to Leadership Team (LT). • Ability to interpret SPEC's and suppliers conformance to those spec's while identifying gaps and aligning gap closure plans. • Lead MHE, Supplier and/or Integrator technology assessments while driving technology advancements. Example, define/align.Chair/lead large cross functional WG of key stakeholders from Design, Operation, RME, QUALITY, WHS… • Ensure solutions/systems… can scale and be standardized. • Ability to assess and present Technical vs. Cost trade-offs risks at work group (WG) and/or C level. • Define/Align MHE technolo.gy roadmaps internally and ensure supply base alignment to roadmaps. • Customer 1st mindset.Travel globally 30% as necessitated by business needs.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS Engineering, Mechatronics, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management or related discipline or 2+ years of Amazon experience- 5yrs+ supplier development / vendor management / strategic sourcing for custom-engineered solutions (vs. commodity parts, services, etc.)- Preferred design, project management, sourcing and/or contract mfg of multiple complex integrated automation (Mtl Handling Equipment / Emerging Technologies) experience; general guideline is $10M automation budgets  Design, Schedule, multiple- Experience in developing and managing contract and/or supply chain documents including RFPs, change order controls, metrics- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be detail oriented ...

Job summaryAt Amazon, our vision is to be Earth's most customer and employee-centric company. Our passion for invention leads us to pioneer and globalize new businesses and customer offerings daily. As we rapidly become the world’s largest consumer of corporate services in many categories, the Global Corporate Procurement team is seeking a Global Category Manager, Indirect Procurement to join our team in North America. This role will be based out of either Arlington, VA or Austin, Texas.Global Category Managers play a pivotal role at Amazon, leading strategic sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units to enable new initiatives to launch and scale rapidly. GCMs are expert practitioners in creating competitive environments, and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. They routinely advise senior Amazon leaders on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. They are highly effective communicators, able to articulate the value proposition of partnering with procurement.Key job responsibilities• Establishing strong relationships with internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories.• Supporting execution of sourcing events across all indirect spend categories• Delivering savings and increased spend under management by driving adoption of a automated self-service sourcing technology application• Supporting enhancements and the product development roadmap of the self-service sourcing application based upon purchasing history and stakeholder sourcing requirements• Managing the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation.• Working with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership.• Providing guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies; maintaining procurement ethics in accordance with Amazon’s global policies.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing experience, to include at minimum, 3 years in an indirect procurement function, at a multinational corporation, with global contracts. • 5+ years of practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, etc.). • 5+ years with spend categories under management to include three or more of the following: IT Software, IT Services, Corporate Services, Marketing, Contingent labor, Facilities and Real estate, Capital Expenditure and Tail Spend (Indirect Categories). ...

AWS Center for Quantum Computing organization (CQC) is seeking a technical sourcing professional to drive new and exciting technology deals, scout for new suppliers and manage supply chain for components which are foundational for building a quantum computer The ideal candidate has engineering experience, business acumen, sound judgment, and a background in technology business development/procurement. You will work in a fast-paced environment, teaming up with engineering teams to identify and onboard hardware, software and services suppliers. You will need to think strategically to negotiate business terms with third party technology partners, exercising your influencing skills both internally and externally to deliver timely results.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities: Internal collaborations: Work with- Engineering partners to understand third-party technology needs- Legal to convert engagement models to contracts- Finance for managing budget compliance, make/buy analysis, costed bill of materialsExternal Partnerships:- Structure partnerships and business models for technology engagements- Support engineering in the selection process (scorecards), provide business and contractual expertise- Negotiate contracts- Drive executive communications related to the supplier performance- Analyze and implement opportunities to improve cost and efficienciesMechanisms:Develop processes and tools (JIRA etc..) and manage both strategic and tactical aspects of projects related to procurement and supply chain (cost, speed of execution, quality etc..)About the teamWhy 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.AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Export Control Requirement:Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSEngineering degree or 8+ years of technical sourcing experience5+ years' of experience in technology business development or procurement supporting hardware engineering teams3+ years’ experience leading contract negotiation including complex IP structures and/or regulatory frameworks (e.g. export controls)3+ years’ experience working with manufacturing vendors, contract manufacturers and electrical/semiconductor component suppliers (e.g. PCB manufacturers, PCB assembly houses, CNC machining vendors, ASIC design firms ) ...

The Non-Inventory Material Handler will work with Non-Inventory Receivers and Site Procurement Managers to help maintain inventories and support operations. Non-Inventory Material Handler will support operations by maintaining the distribution of products throughout the fulfillment center. The Material Handler will maintain in-process inventory from market to mini market. Additionally, the Material Handler will assist in the management of pallets, Go-Carts, black pallet sleeves, and other various non-inventoried goods.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent• Must be willing and able to work all shifts• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required • Experience using computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) • Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours • Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach• Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)Preferred qualifications• Previous Non-Inventory Material Handler experience • Self motivated• Strong organizational skills • Problem solving and decision making skills• Helpful attitude toward co-workers and management team• Detail oriented• Excellent communication skills ...

Amazon is seeking a Global Category Analyst to join the Global Corporate Procurement team in our new Headquarters in Northern Virginia. The Global Category Analyst will own project and data analysis leadership in support of: indirect spend analytics and strategic sourcing pipeline development; global leadership and team reporting dashboards; and supply market intelligence and benchmarks analysis. Categories spanning: Marketing, Professional Services, Software and Technology, HR, Travel, Temp Labor, Construction, and Facilities. Primary responsibilities of this role will include: • Conduct category spend analysis utilizing data from Amazon’s spend analytics cube and external market data.• Project manage across global sourcing teams to build and maintain a robust pipeline of recommended strategic sourcing projects. • Create robust global dashboards to provide insights and recommendations to improve, standardize, simplify, and drive strategy in the organization.• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement data, tools, and processes. Global Category Analysts have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that is having a daily impact on company success. This team will develop innovative data solutions to solve complex or ambiguous problems and scale for long-term impact. This role will sit in our new headquarters in Northern Virginia, where Amazon will invest $2.5 billion dollars, occupy 4 million square feet of energy efficient office space, and create at least 25,000 new full-time jobs. Our employees and the neighboring community will also benefit from the associated investments from the Commonwealth including infrastructure updates, public transportation improvements, and new access to Reagan National Airport. By working together on behalf of our customers, we are building the future one innovative product, service, and idea at a time. Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us!BASIC QUALIFICATIONSBasic qualifications• 5+ years of business analytics and strategic indirect sourcing experience.• Strong knowledge of data visualization tools (i.e., QuickSight, Tableau, or Power BI)• Knowledge of SQL, Excel Macros, VBAs ...

Amazon is seeking a Senior Category Manager with procurement experience to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Organization, Equipment Category Team. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category.Key job responsibilities· Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position· Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use· Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities· Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed· Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon· Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities· Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category· Negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.· Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:· Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business· Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category.· Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.· Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings· Champion standards and process improvementsTRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 25%BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree ...

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced innovated devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?Key job responsibilitiesThe Senior Materials Program Manager (SR MPM) is responsible for the management and delivery of the product financial health for innovated, highly integrated consumer products. - You have a business orientation and is responsible for working within the local and remote operations, engineering and software teams driving development, implementation and management of the product budget- You are the business voice responsible for capturing, documenting and communicating financial exposures and outlay as it relates to their product- You are involved throughout all stages of the product family's lifecycle to ensure Lab126 achieve all financial targets through end-of-life. - You will support weekly executive product line reviews outlining performance against budget, target and actual costIn this role, you will:- Work with engineering and the supply chain team to set program cost targets at a commodity level for your project- Track the program actual costs versus target to identify program deltas and corrective actions to bring back on track- Attend program new product introduction meetings to understand the cost implication of engineering and/or process changes as related to you product fully loaded cost targets- Work with the OEM to set your product purchase order cost for the upcoming period- Manage purchase price variance claims resulting from engineering changes, component obsolescence or forecast variance- Drive the supply chain and operations team to provide detailed cost reduction forecast that enable you to meet and exceed your product goals- Work with the Lab126 Management team to ensure predictable, accurate forecasts for your products- Host weekly executive management cost reviews that deep dive through every aspect of your product costExport control: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline- 5+ years experience in the business procurement organization of a consumer market segment company- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with an intense motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.Key job responsibilities Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the categoryKey Performance Indicators: Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category. Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes. Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings Champion standards and process improvementsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.Responsibilities:• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.Additional Job Elements:• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head• Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length• Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)BASIC QUALIFICATIONSA completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universityUS citizen or permanent resident7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environmentExperience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniquesExperience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminationsCandidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking a Category Manager to strategically source Services for our global Customer Fulfillment network. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category.Key job responsibilities• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position.• Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.• Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon.• Identify, achieve and report on savings and sustainability value targets for category sourcing activities.• Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.• Build the category metrics model based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance to the category strategy; measure actual vs planned savings and advise team of trends, escalate issues and own action plans.• Candidate must be able to travel, up to 15%A day in the life• You will deliver market leading low-cost, innovative, and sustainable service solutions to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon.com customers with value, selection and convenience. Additionally, you will undertake initiatives to ensure continuity of service supply.• You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal cross-functional partners.• You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs.• You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy services at scale for Operations.Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the team• Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line.• Grow in a fast-pace environment where every day is day one.• Surrounded by inspiring and diverse individuals.• Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgrounds.• Opportunity to develop new skills and opportunities through lateral, geographical or functional moves.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelors Degree- 3 yrs of purchasing / procurement experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.- Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations- Experience working cross functionally with non-tech teams- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. We are seeking a Sr. Category Manager to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Organization, Equipment Category with a focus on MHE (Material Handling Equipment). The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and a creative, critical thinker with motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level. Key Job Responsibilities: - Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position - Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use - Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities - Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed - Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon - Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities - Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category Key Performance Indicators: - Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business - Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category. - Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes. - Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings - Champion standards and process improvements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of supply chain experience- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree ...

The Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC) is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to drive key initiatives across our global organization. This role will dive deep to uncover key opportunities to improve Key Performance Indicators across our business while improving cost efficiencies. You will work cross functionally across Global Procurement Operations (GPO) pillars including Category, Supplier Management, and Site Procurement while partnering with operations and suppliers to balance risk and efficiency in our global supply chain. This role will be required to invent and simplify and continually rethink how we forecast, plan, manage inventory and execute our supply chain processes. Key job responsibilities- Lead projects focused on driving KPIs within the GPO and SPOC organizations- Oversee the adoption and improvement of standard work- Implement measurement controls (metrics and reports) for supply initiatives - Work with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems - Work with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth and scalability of the business- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customersA day in the lifeThe Sr Program Mgr(Forecasting) will lead Global Forecasting/Demand Planning program for site procurement operations center. Responsibilities include forecast accuracy improvement, automation, supporting consumables transitions and on-package marketing ads. team. Working closely with category team, SPOC execution, Delphi Programs, GPT, CPEX and field procurement and operations teamsAbout the teamThe SPOC team is a global team responsible for ordering, forecasting, and demand planning for non-inventory goods and services. We prioritize our operations customers while developing strong relationships with suppliers, and key stakeholders across the Global Procurement Organization and other Amazon businesses. Our team centralizes non-inventory processes in order to drive standardization, cost reduction, and efficiencies, and operates on a 24/7 basis to provide consistent support to stakeholders. Please reach out to the hiring manager for additional details.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.Key job responsibilitiesThe Kuiper team is looking for a global category sourcing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing and executing strategy, negotiating master agreements and statements of work, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage. Specifically, in this role you will: - Use industry and relevant data analysis, create and execute strategic sourcing plans for a technology, business unit, department, or project to help internal customers meet their goals - Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, legal, program management, and supply chain to negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts including term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, development agreements, component purchase agreements and others - Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers - Influence suppliers' processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations - Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable on-time delivery- Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals - Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals - Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers - Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture and follow-up activity coordination A day in the lifePROJECT KUIPER is a great fit for you if:- You enjoy working with a fun team that prides itself on a great work environment with an inclusive group of people that are working together towards a common goal.- You are sensitive to customer needs and interested in working on a service that will be used, directly and indirectly, by millions of customers and has a meaningful impact to their functions and interactions.- You’d like to be directly responsible for solving real customer problems.- You are a passionate learner and are motivated to take on new challenges.- You want to have fun; surround yourself with a fun highly talented team that likes to solve complex problems, but also enjoy work life balance.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• 2+ years of relevant experience in industry and/or academia.• 4+ years of sourcing or related disciplines specific to building up global infrastructure and managing service providers in construction, security and maintenance. • 2+ years of direct experience in technology procurement, commodity management, contract negotiation, category sourcing or related supply chain experience. ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.As a Supply Chain Manager for the Global Procurement Operations Reusables Team (GPORT), you will be responsible for a reusables product and its end-to-end execution across the global supply chain. You will interface with internal customers and assure supply. You will work with our team to deliver reusable items in a world-class reverse logistics network – delivering on requirements and refining site demand signals. Key job responsibilitieso Plan, program manage, and understand supply chain visibillity, traceability, and trackability of asset lifecycle.o Connect technology in the supply chain to solutions on-the-ground with customers and vendors. o Identify regional opportunities and find regional or whole-business based solutions. o Work with remote partners across global stakeholders to understand current processes for the support of reusable goods and services. o Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to show performance and proactively identify risk in the supply of key Non-Inventory supplies. o Create quality analyses on a day-to-day basis About the teamOur mission and purpose: Build, implement, and sustain global solutions for Reusable assets in support of Amazon Operations. We deliver sustainability, maximize productivity, and minimize cost.GPORT is a team spread across multiple different time zones with multiple different and dynamic forces acting through it, with it, and across it. We should lead “purpose-first” and use our leadership philosophy and mission as a baseline for how we interact with each other and with other teams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance or related fields- 2+ years of forecasting, designing or modeling supply chain- 2+years of corporate process improvement experience within supply chain- MS Excel: Intermediate. V-lookups and Pivot Tables at minimum.- SQL/Programming Language: Basic – utilize to extract, manipulate and analyze data. ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking a Category Manager with procurement experience to strategically source products and services within our Global Procurement Operations, CapEx Equipment Category Team. The person in this role will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy business requirements and will partner with multiple teams in Amazon to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, improve productivity and value across the category.Key job responsibilities- Establish and execute category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional teams, negotiate with suppliers and deliver the best value; - Drive appropriate relationships with suppliers, with the objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership;- meet the business and procurement goals fostering a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use;- Identify, monitor and optimize opportunities to increase value and mitigate risks for our Customers;- Lead end-to-end Procurement process for large investment projects globally;- Act as a category expert and focal point within the Procurement team;- anticipate trends and risks, identify and exploit opportunities to continuously improve performance;- Achieve y-o-y cost savings and meet/exceed KPI set for category sourcing activities;- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions;- Help to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development and delivery of enhanced processes and standardsKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:- Earn the trust of key stakeholders to drive alignment with the business- Create and execute the category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive, unified approach for the category- Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes- Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings- Champion standards and process improvementsTRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel up to 25%BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Bachelor's degree ...

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced amazing devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create?The Business Manager is the relationship owner for the Amazon Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Device Manufacturing Services suppliers that provide co-development resources, procure components, design, manufacture and test digital devices in the Emerging Products space. In this capacity the Business Manager has the responsibility to: - Lead the sourcing, selection, contract negotiation and management of one or more EMS suppliers in alignment with the overarching EMS strategy and within the Integrated Management System. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in Engr. Services, Line Readiness, Quality, Business Management, Contract management and adherence, delivery, cost and social responsibility. - Actively engage the Device Operations and Engineering organizations with the EMS suppliers on one or more products/product lines to achieve the programmatic objectives. - Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of the relationship and drive multifunctional teams relative to EMS Suppliers involvement. - Leading the EMS supplier Performance Management and leading cross-functional business reviews. This requires that the Business Manager be both an advocate for the supplier within Lab126 and be their harshest critic to ensure the best possible performance. Upon success, the Business Manager will instill a forward-thinking collaborative and mutually-beneficial long-term relationship with a holistic point of view, not just a product or single supplier perspective – a business owner. These high profile responsibilities require significant breadth and business acumen as the responsibilities are very diverse and impactful: Technical - Solid understanding of the EMS supplier landscape and capabilities in addition to Digital Device technologies and manufacturing / testing methodologies. Drive EMS Supplier relationships to ensure Amazon content is integrated in a way that supports our brand. Negotiation Skills – Lead all commercial discussions related to EMS relationships. Able to negotiate best in class contract pricing, terms and conditions on large contracts with suppliers who are exceptionally skilled at protecting thin margins. Exercise good judgement in knowing when and how best to address issues or drive change. Contract Management – Ensure that the suppliers execute and adhere to the contracts and renegotiate whenever possible to realize benefits from bundling work with Strategic Suppliers. This is not limited to dollars but being able to protect Amazon’s bottom line in all aspects – IP, indemnity, confidentiality, etc. as these are all crucial to how Amazon is able to have successful launches (products that “wow” the customer). In the case of an EMS relationship ensure that the contracts protect Amazon’s brand and meet customer requirements. Financial – Responsible for managing the business relationship including contracts, pricing, terms and conditions and claims. Must be an effective negotiator. The value of these supplier engagements can reach the billion-dollar level. Relationship Builder – Have the ability to engage, influence and arbitrate both the supplier and the Lab126 stakeholder organizations at the operational and Sr. Executive levels. Build excellent business cases and have executive presence.About the teamDevices Business Management (DBM) is responsible for the business relationship with the EMS Suppliers. The DBM team is structured by Business Managers, CapEx Business Managers, Advanced Sourcing, Strategy leads and Implementation lead based in in different geographies. The team collaborates cross functionally with Product Operations, Engineering, Quality, legal and Finance throughout product life cycle to innovate, design for cost and quality ensuring timely deliveryBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in related field- 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience- 7+ years of supply chain experience, including managing suppliers and leading supply chain sourcing processes- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving standardization- Experience defining program execution requirements, and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Excellent negotiation and executive supplier management skills ...

This role will manage Consulting and Professional Services for North America, overseeing a wide range of knowledge-based services provided by external experts and suppliers to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.Amazon's Global Procurement Organization tackles business challenges that help internal customers with innovative procurement strategies. We create value in the supply chain, strive for optimization, and act with one global voice and vision. The Category team owns the strategic relationships with suppliers & internal stakeholders. The team identifies & leads strategic sourcing activities to lower overall total cost of ownership for Amazon operations, ensuring equipment & service availability meet business owner requirements. The team develops & negotiates framework agreements to reduce risk & support local teams in project specific needs relevant to category.This role in the Category Services team will have broad responsibility to define the procurement strategy for the Consulting and Professional Services category in North America, sourcing vendors and innovative tools and processes to support a large network of Amazon stakeholders across multiple business lines.Key job responsibilitiesKey job responsibilities- Stakeholder engagement and management.- Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with regional senior leadership- Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance- Lead supplier performance management including improving sustainability & social responsibility- Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategiesA day in the life- Engage with stakeholders and influence business decisions- Explore the Consulting & Professional Services market to find the optimal suppliers.- Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line.About the teamGlobal, innovative and business driven team.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 2+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)- Bachelor's degree ...