Amazon is seeking an industry proven and detail oriented Supply Chain Manager to support supply chain innovation and optimization of automation technologies across our Last Mile delivery operation. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior experience in the integrated automation project life cycle contract manufacturing change management and system supplier and/or technology sourcing. The Senior Supply Chain Manager must be agile with the ability to quickly adapt strategies plans and solutions in response to dynamic business requirements. They also must be comfortable interfacing and driving various functional teams and individuals at all levels of the organization. We value open minds customer focus innovation empowerment and a team-first mindset to deliver the most advanced and cost-effective automation solutions globally. This role is crucial in optimizing our processes ensuring efficient and timely delivery of packages to our customers while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in our automation initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance capability capacity planning contracting risk mitigation cost and quality improvements.
Collaborating with technical operations engineering and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements ensuring sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities cost and business objectives.
Drive suppliers continuous improvement and value engineering in support of programs performance metrics: quality delivery capacity cost and safety.
Monitor suppliers supply chain manufacturing human capital with respect to overall program objectives.
Development and execution of global commodity strategies that align business requirements with supplier capabilities.
Develop alternate sourcing strategies to optimize costs and ensure continuity of supply.
Bachelors degree in Business Operations Supply Chain Management Engineering or related field.
5 years in Supply Chain experience
Experience in supply chain commodity and supplier management in a high volume global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment.
Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior management Review and understand engineering design documents for mechanical components.
Experience developing leading and executing global commodity strategies focused on supplier cost risk and lead time reduction strategies.
Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based suppliers.
Technical analytical and management skills to lead RFQs supplier selection supplier capacity planning and supplier risk identification/mitigation in NPI programs.
Masters degree in Business Administration Industrial or Operations Engineering Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience working with steel fabricated components and associated commodities.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and ERP/PLM.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220200/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.