Global Supply Chain & Contract Manufacturing Lead

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Manager to drive process engineering initiatives within its Supply Chain team, coordinating with engineering for new product development and leading supplier relationships globally. The role includes managing procurement teams, strategic sourcing, and complex negotiations across North America and Europe.

The focus is on scaling contract manufacturing and implementing cost-reduction strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managing procurement teams with direct experience in supplier/supply chain experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing for high tech electronics/MHE Equipment/related fields
• Experience in global contract manufacturing and manufacturing quality
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Lead the negotiation process to secure favorable terms and conditions for our organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Strategic sourcing

Global supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

MBA or Master's in SCM/Operations

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Manager to drive process engineering initiatives within its Supply Chain team, coordinating with engineering for new product development and leading supplier relationships globally. The role includes managing procurement teams, strategic sourcing, and complex negotiations across North America and Europe.

The focus is on scaling contract manufacturing and implementing cost-reduction strategies.