Sr. Global Commodity Manager - Semiconductors, Robotics Global Commodity Management

Job ID: 10555480 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation, with development rubs also in Seattle and Europe. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.

The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions.

The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Semiconductors (Integrated Circuits, DSP, MCUs, PMICs, MOSFETs and other core components) with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long‐term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate for this position will be self‐managed and driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals.

The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.
• Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.
• Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.
• Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release.
• Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.
• Periodic travel to supplier's domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full‐time employees include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent
• 5+ years of supply chain management, planning, strategic sourcing, commodity management or program management experience
• Experience reading and writing procedures, technical documents, and engineering drawings, or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience creating an innovative global supply strategy for the organization resulting in a tangible benefit to the business
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high‐volume, global manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

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The base salary range for this position is 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually. 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 .

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