Senior Manager, Supply Chain Manager, WWEI, Process Engineering

RiseMe; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management to drive the automation of delivery stations across North America and Europe. You will collaborate with our engineering teams on new product development, identify strategic suppliers, and lead negotiations from concept to scale.

You will manage procurement teams, optimize supplier networks, and implement risk controls while delivering cost and performance improvements.

Qualifications

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

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 meet quality, delivery, and performance standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans for timely execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track.
• Continuously analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction and scalability.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to address issues promptly.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier negotiation

Risk management

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the automation 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.

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 Implementation 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

You will start your morning reviewing commodity market trends and supply risk dashboards, then connect with your leadership team to align on priorities and remove blockers. Midday might bring a supplier negotiation session or a cross-functional planning review with engineering and finance partners. You will spend time coaching your direct reports, reviewing strategic narratives, and preparing updates for senior leadership. Throughout it all, you balance strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving to keep your team delivering results.

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
• Experience managing procurement teams with direct experience in supplier/supply chain management
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in strategic sourcing for high tech electronics/MHE equipment

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.

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