Senior Manager, Supply Chain Manager , WWEI, Global Contract Manufacturing & Quality

Amazon; Factoria (WA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

RSUs / stock options

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the global Contract Manufacturing & Quality workstream across Engineering initiatives. You will drive supplier selection, negotiate terms, and scale manufacturing partnerships across regions, while managing risk and project execution.

The role focuses on optimizing supply chain processes, collaborating with Worldwide Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Design to deliver cost-effective, high-quality programs on time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of managing procurement teams with direct supplier/supply chain experience.
• Experience in contracting, demand management and/or planning and procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in strategic sourcing for high tech electronics/MHE Equipment/related fields.
• Experience in global contract manufacturing and manufacturing quality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
• Conduct rigorous supplier qualification processes to assess their ability to meet quality, delivery, and performance standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and take proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project stays on track.
• Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Contract manufacturing

Supplier negotiations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Manager , WWEI, Global Contract Manufacturing & Quality

Job ID: 10534572 | Amazon.com Services LLC

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the process engineering initiatives of Amazon Logistics delivery stations across North America and Europe. You will collaborate closely with our engineering team for new product development, identify and select strategic suppliers, lead complex negotiations, and ensure seamless project from technology proof of concept development to scale up strategy and execution. Additionally, will be responsible for developing and scaling the global Contract Manufacturing workstream across all Engineering initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

Supplier Selection and Qualification:

• 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.
• Conduct rigorous supplier qualification processes to assess their ability to meet our quality, delivery, and performance standards.

Project Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and take proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project stays on track.

Supply Chain Optimization:

• Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and Implement strategies to scale up the technologies across regions with qualified suppliers
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and address any issues promptly.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess potential supply chain risks, such as supplier disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical factors.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize the impact of these risks.

A day in the life

The Supply Chain team owns the supply chain set-up and readiness for all new programs and products across multiple engineering categories (equipment, fixtures consumables etc.). We bring last & middle mile's ambitious goals to life by partnering with a wide set of stakeholders in Worldwide Engineering, WHS, Design, Operations and Procurement. We program manage vendors during the design, deployment, and change management stages. We partner internally and externally to deliver program milestones, cost, quality and sustainability.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use data and metrics to drive procurement strategy and business outcomes
• Experience managing large-scale supplier negotiations and executive-level vendor relationships

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use data and metrics to drive procurement strategy and business outcomes
• Experience managing large-scale supplier negotiations and executive-level vendor relationships

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

USA, WA, Bellevue - 193,700.00 - 262,000.00 USD annually