Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing, Amazon Leo, Silicon Operations

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Business Operations leader to guide relationships with critical technology and service suppliers and to build scalable supply and inventory processes for our satellite network. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, and requires coordinating with engineering, procurement and finance teams to align supplier performance with strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a track record delivering strategy in ambiguous environments, leading cross-functional teams, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of people management experience.
• Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to establish wafer and ASIC supply chain processes.
• Leading supply chain and inventory management, setting goals and strategic directions.

Responsibilities

• Be the Leader for ASIC Global Business Operations. Develops operations models and oversees supply chain, sales orders and inventory management.
• Develop a team of Business Operations Managers responsible for supply and demand planning, inventory management, material allocations, sales orders, and fulfillment.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to establish wafer and ASIC supply chain process and overall structure of the business.
• Lead and drive operational collaboration with suppliers and internal customers.
• Provide leadership on project selection, scope, definition and performance to ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Train team members on new processes and ensure effective communication of change.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Supply chain management

Process automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/related field

Master's degree

Tools

Agile

Job description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Amazon Leo team is looking for a Business Operations leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Amazon Leo objectives. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing and executing strategy, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage.

Key job responsibilities

• Be the Leader for ASIC Global Business Operations. Develops operations models and oversees supply chain, sales orders and inventory management.
• Develop a team of Business Operations Managers responsible for supply and demand planning, inventory management, material allocations, sales orders, and fulfillment.
• Lead cross-functional Initiatives to establish wafer and ASIC supply chain process and overall structure of the business.
• Leading supply chain and inventory management, setting goals, and strategic directions, and driving automation and process improvements.
• Lead and drive operational collaboration with suppliers and internal customers.
• Provide leadership on project selection, scope, definition and performance to ensure alignment with business strategy.
• Train team members on new processes and ensure effective communication of change.

A day in the life

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.

About the team

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• 7+ years of people management experience
• Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
• Lead cross-functional Initiatives to establish wafer and ASIC supply chain process and overall structure of the business.
• Leading supply chain and inventory management, setting goals, and strategic directions, and driving automation and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
• Experience with agile or other program management methodologies

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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