Key job responsibilities
We’re looking for someone who can:
• 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, driving assurance of supply, building a strong global network of supplier relationships, and resolving various open issues with the cross- functional team.
• Negotiate multi-year hardware and software agreements with chipset vendors
• Track electrical and electro-mechanical commodity markets and technology roadmaps.
• Analyze supplier cost structures and competitive landscapes to identify and negotiate cost saving opportunities.
• Develop and execute buying strategies and proactively obtain executive approval for risk buys where needed.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to transition new products (NPI) and product enhancements from engineering pilot production to full production.
• Coordinate inventory levels on products during ramp down or EOL phase to minimize the scrap write off.
• Support engineering requests for engineering changes (ECO’s) and track NRE changes with suppliers.
• Work with Hardware Engineering in component/supplier selection for new programs and alternative sources.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum required skills & traits:
• At least 10 years experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management and/or Supply Chain
• BS / BA degree
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience and examples of managing and resolving multiple challenges simultaneously
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal and written
• Travel to Asia up to 10%-20% of the time to meet with and develop relationships with suppliers
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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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.