Key job responsibilities
1. Manage and develop a team of system focused Global Commodity Managers (GCMs) to drive accountability and high performance in the procurement of mission-critical aerospace components.
2. Direct your team's sourcing strategies that balance supply chain resilience, cost efficiency, and technical requirements for assigned hardware subsystem commodity areas.
3. Work directly with Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Engineering leadership to align supplier strategies with program timelines and technical requirements.
4. Ensure your team drives Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) to resolve supplier quality issues quickly and prevent recurrence.
5. Build and maintain a resilient supplier base that can respond to engineering's dynamic needs and rapid design changes.
6. Drive supplier engagement to deliver real-time technical solutions, acting as the bridge between engineering requirements and supplier capability.
7. Stay at the forefront of key technology changes and market growth for complex hardware, bringing outside-in insights to inform sourcing decisions.
8. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks for specialized materials and components through proactive capacity planning and alternate source qualification.
9. Provide clear, concise reports to leadership on sourcing status, strategic initiatives, and critical supply chain risks.
About the team
About the team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
3+ years of team management experience
7+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience
Travel up to 30% of the time
5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in Propulsion, Optics, or Solar sub-systems.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and program management teams on hardware programs
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations
Experience managing supplier relationships in aerospace, satellite, or regulated hardware manufacturing environments
Experience with DFM, RCCA, and supplier quality processes in a hardware production environment
Experience with should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and competitive bidding strategies
Track record of managing technology transitions and qualifying new suppliers for complex hardware components
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 151,000.00 - 204,300.00 USD annually
