Strategic Commodity Manager

3 days ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Amazon Inc Full time

Job Summary
Amazon Inc is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Commodity Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with a focus on commodity sourcing and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a commodity technology roadmap that aligns business requirements with supplier capabilities
- 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 engineering 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 strategic sourcing plans

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

About Amazon
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.

Compensation
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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