Sr. Commodity Manager, Devices Supply Chain & Logistics

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Devices in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to own sourcing of semiconductor components across multiple programs, from concept to EVT/DVT, collaborating with architecture, engineering, NPI, and legal teams.

The role involves negotiating with suppliers for competitive terms, leading risk mitigation, and guiding cross-functional teams to align technical design with business goals, while driving cost reductions and ensuring supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing.
• 5+ years direct supplier/supply chain management with semiconductor knowledge.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis and supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of AI, ERP and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity technology roadmap aligning business needs with supplier capabilities.
• Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the supplier lifecycle from selection and qualification to cost & contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing market drivers, cost structures, technical innovations, and competitive landscapes to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through rigorous analysis, value engineering, and fostering competitive sourcing environments. Collaborate with engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams and other cross functional teams to influence technical design decisions, ensuring they meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives
• Develop and maintain a robust risk mitigation strategy, addressing potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
• Lead periodic business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and align on strategic business objectives.
• Interface with Planning and Program Management teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building and supplier development.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Procurement tools

ERP

AI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

At Amazon Devices, we are a world-class research and development hub focused on creating transformative consumer electronics. Since our inception in 2004, starting with the revolutionary Kindle, we’ve developed iconic products like Fire Tablets, Fire TV, and the Amazon Echo, which redefined home technology. With innovation at our core, we invite you to shape the future of technology with us. What will you help us create next?

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity technology roadmap that aligns business needs with supplier capabilities, anticipating future trends in semiconductor technologies.
• Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the supplier lifecycle from selection and qualification to cost & contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing market drivers, cost structures, technical innovations, and competitive landscapes to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through rigorous analysis, value engineering, and fostering competitive sourcing environments. Collaborate with engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams and other cross functional teams to influence technical design decisions, ensuring they meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives
• Develop and maintain a robust risk mitigation strategy, addressing potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
• Lead periodic business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and align on strategic business objectives.
• Interface with Planning and Program Management teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building and supplier development.

A day in the life

As a Senior Commodity Manager and subject-matter expert for semiconductor components, your day is a dynamic mix of strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and supplier engagement.

You manage technical and commercial sourcing strategy of Semiconductor components for multiple programs from pre-concept stages to EVT/DVT in collaboration with architecture, engineering, NPI operations, legal and suppliers and handoff to sustaining GSM.

You’ll collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to influence design decisions while aligning with technical and business goals. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce lead times and costs, and resolving complex engineering or supply chain challenges.

You’ll stay ahead of market trends, pricing dynamics, and technological advancements to refine sourcing strategies, ensuring Amazon remains competitive. Cross-functional leadership is key, as you partner with legal, NPI operations, and planning teams to assess future sourcing needs and develop risk mitigation plans.

You’ll also lead supplier evaluations, conduct business reviews to ensure performance meets expectations, and report progress to senior leadership, demonstrating how your strategies drive the success of Amazon Devices.

Every day offers opportunities to shape groundbreaking innovations, delivering cutting-edge consumer electronics to millions worldwide.

About the team

We are a customer-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative team. Our goal is to provide technical sourcing of Semiconductor components and supply chain solutions that deliver a disruptive value and an exceptional customer experience that make it easy for customers to purchase and use our devices. We expect our GCMs to be technical and commercial sourcing leaders and assume a fair balance of autonomy and guidance. We strongly believe in diversity and it has been instrumental to our success.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• 5+ years direct experience in supplier/supply chain management, with strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry, IC manufacturing and packaging processes and key suppliers.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost analysis and supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of AI, ERP and procurement tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations across leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience using analytical tools for workforce metrics and reporting
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization

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.

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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, CA, Sunnyvale - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually