Principal Sourcing TPM
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Amazon Leo Hardware Supply Chain team is seeking a Principal Sourcing TPM to drive technical manufacturing and supply chain operations for hardware assemblies destined for our satellites. The successful candidate will manage contract manufacturers end-to-end production processes while maintaining focus on quality and delivery requirements.
Key job responsibilities
Will support management of contract manufacturers end-to-end production process for assigned hardware assemblies
Ensure on-time delivery to meet Amazon Leos production rate requirements
Drive production planning and execution aligned with cross-functional priorities
Measure Control and Improve capacity quality manufacturing rate/processes and delivery KPIs at contract manufacturers
Lead technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing blockers and constraints
Balance development and engineering needs to minimize production impacts
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systems
Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner
Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams
Guide coach and develop other members of the supply chain management team
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% as required
- 7 years of technical product or program management experience
- 10 years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines or experience in a fast-paced high-tech company
- Deep technical understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes materials and quality requirements for space-grade hardware
- Experience driving continuous improvement activities and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE).
- Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions evaluate trade-offs and provide path-to-green options.
- Experience driving supplier development programs and manufacturing technology transfers
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Direct experience managing high-complexity contract manufacturers preferably in aerospace or defense industries
- Demonstrated success in implementing advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated application in manufacturing optimization
- Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE)
- Masters degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or related field
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Bellevue - 177000.00 - 239400.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Category Management
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Contracts
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