Key responsibilities include:
• Research and expand global sourcing model for automation components/systems, securing low-cost and high quality supplier options.
• Define business requirements and vendor selection criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Partner with procurement to negotiate contracts, ensuring key contractual terms including proper IP ownership for the required technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enable should-cost analysis, value engineering, and cost optimization.
• Drive milestone schedules, mitigate supply chain constraints, and ensure deployment readiness.
• Align warranty, support network, and spare stock needs, ensuring quality after-sale technical support.
• Lead supply chain readiness for existing/approved frugal supplier to deliver safety, ergonomic, and productivity benefits.
• Manage delivery and address feedback for equipment deployment, collaborating with logistics providers and vendors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- •Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, business, engineering, finance, or related fields.
- •5+ years experience in international strategic sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain management.
- 5+ years analytical and negotiation skills, with a cost-savings mindset.
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain operations, logistics, and vendor management best practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or MBA in relevant fields.
- Specific experience in driving process improvements in procurement, cost engineering.
- Knowledge and experience in warehouse automation engineering and technologies.
- Foreign language proficiency is a plus.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.