Sr. Commodity Manager, Devices Supply Chain & Logistics

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Commodity Manager specializing in Semiconductor Components. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical and commercial sourcing strategies that shape the future of consumer electronics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will influence product development from conception through engineering validation. Your expertise in supplier management and contract negotiations will be crucial in driving cost reductions and optimizing supply chain processes. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on innovative products that reach millions of customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical and commercial sourcing in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor industry and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for semiconductor components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design decisions.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Supplier Management

Market Trend Analysis

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

About the Role:
As a Senior Commodity Manager specializing in Semiconductor Components, you will lead the technical and commercial sourcing strategies for optimal semiconductor solutions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams from the earliest product development stages through engineering validation and beyond. You will have the opportunity to directly influence the technology and supply chain decisions behind our devices, ensuring the seamless delivery of innovative products to millions of customers worldwide.

Key job responsibilities
As a Commodity Manager, you will:

1. Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity technology roadmap that aligns business needs with supplier capabilities, anticipating future trends in semiconductor technologies.
2. Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the supplier lifecycle from selection and qualification to cost & contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
3. Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing market drivers, cost structures, technical innovations, and competitive landscapes to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
4. 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.
5. Collaborate closely with Engineering teams and other cross-functional teams to influence technical design decisions, ensuring they meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives.
6. Develop and maintain a robust risk mitigation strategy, addressing potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
7. Lead periodic business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and align on strategic business objectives.
8. Interface with Planning and Program Management teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
9. 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 the 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. 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 innovations, delivering great 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 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:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- 5+ years of experience in technical and commercial sourcing within high-volume manufacturing operations
- 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 contract negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier performance management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Familiarity with world-class sourcing methodologies and tools.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven track record of cost reductions and supplier development.
- Strong analytical skills for cost modeling and market trend analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.