At Amazon were working to be the most customercentric 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. Were 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 customerobsessed 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 bottomup should cost models to support negotiations in procurement as well as driving Value Engineering programs. Ability to steer extended crossdiscipline teams as well as project management and executive presentation skills are essential. This opportunity requires excellent technical problemsolving and communication skills. Ideal candidates thrive in a fastpaced dynamic deliveryfocused environment.
Key job responsibilities
Support the development and of a comprehensive costengineering roadmap establishing shouldcost 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 costsaving opportunities and enhance product value.
Utilize costing methodologies and tools to prepare detailed bottomup cost models and shouldcost 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 decisionmaking.
Bachelors 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 nontech 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
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $77200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.