Senior Global Sensors & Pneumatics Sourcing Lead

Amazon; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 147,900 - 200,100; Full time

Job summary

Amazon, a leader in robotics and automated fulfillment, seeks a Sr. Global Category Manager for Sensors and Pneumatics in the RDPI team.

You will shape sourcing strategies for high-reliability sensor and pneumatic solutions, engage global suppliers, and drive multi-region cost optimization while reducing single-source dependencies. You will collaborate with engineering, operations and programs to align technical requirements with cost, quality and capability targets, travel to supplier sites,

Qualifications

• 6+ years developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Experience shaping strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience managing programs across cross-functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for sensor technologies, pneumatic systems, and vacuum solutions; translate tech to sourcing strategies.
• Translate complex specs into sourcing strategies considering reliability, availability and risks.
• Define and execute sourcing roadmaps with supplier diversification and long-term cost goals.
• Identify, evaluate and manage strategic supplier relationships across sensor OEMs and pneumatic makers.
• Drive multi-region supply chain initiatives for cost optimization and lead time reduction.
• Own supplier performance through scorecards and reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally (~25%).
• Lead large-scale initiatives spanning multiple teams and geographies; manage supplier qualification and transitions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and program teams to meet cost, quality and capability targets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cross-functional leadership

Data interpretation

Negotiation

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Amazon, a leader in robotics and automated fulfillment, seeks a Sr. Global Category Manager for Sensors and Pneumatics in the RDPI team.

You will shape sourcing strategies for high-reliability sensor and pneumatic solutions, engage global suppliers, and drive multi-region cost optimization while reducing single-source dependencies. You will collaborate with engineering, operations and programs to align technical requirements with cost, quality and capability targets, travel to supplier sites,