Global Commodity Manager

6 days ago

Sunnyvale, California, United States Amazon Full time
Job Title: Global Commodity Manager

Amazon Lab126 is a pioneering research and development company that designs and engineers innovative consumer electronics. With a rich history dating back to 2004, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Amazon Echo. As a Global Commodity Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our products.

The Role:
  • Develop a comprehensive commodity technology roadmap that aligns business requirements with supplier capabilities.
  • Responsible for AVL (Approved Vendors List) management, supplier selection, qualification, and price negotiation.
  • Manage all aspects of new supplier bring-up, including database management in Agile or other ERP systems.
  • Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service, and technology.
  • Collaborate with the Lead Commodity Manager to influence technical design decisions and meet business objectives.
  • Interface with planning and program management to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
  • Drive quarterly executive business reviews of the strategic sourcing plan, defining market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities, and annual/quarterly strategic business objectives.
  • Maintain expertise/knowledge of market trends, including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements, and competitive landscape.
  • Periodic travel to supplier's manufacturing sites.
  • Support OEM supplier initiatives, including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment.
  • 10+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management.
  • Experience in understanding and sourcing textiles such as leather, polyurethane, knitted fabrics, microfiber, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree + BSEE.
  • Global supply chain experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company.
  • Deep knowledge of the textiles supply base, unique processes for different textiles, material properties of textiles, and different testing methodologies for different materials.
  • Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools.
  • Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction; understanding of key contracting provisions/requirements.
  • Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel.
  • Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members.
  • Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance, and the associated measurement systems.
  • Excellent analytical skills (i.e., cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection).
  • Knowledge of Agile highly desirable.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $174,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $288,200/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.

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