Supply Chain Manager , WW Engineering

Amazon; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 71,500 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive automation across North America and Europe, partnering with engineering for new products and managing supplier negotiations. The role emphasizes project execution from proof of concept to scale, cost optimization, and risk management within a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery, scalable technologies, and strong supplier relationships across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field and 5+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience with data tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python) for analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage global supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Experience in consumer electronics or fast-paced environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify suppliers based on capacity, cost, and reliability.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms and drive savings.
• Develop and execute project plans for tech proofs of concept to scale.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations to optimize supply chain.

Skills

Procurement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Project management

Education

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

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, CS, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager 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 execution 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 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 the 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 technologies across regions with qualified suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to foster collaboration and address 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 Amazon Logistics 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‑mile and middle‑mile 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

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations experience.
• 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python.
• Experience in global supply chain management and managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of program, project, product management, or leading a product implementation process experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies.

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

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The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, TN, Nashville – 71,500.00 – 125,200.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Bellevue – 82,700.00 – 139,100.00 USD annually

Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional supplemental life plans), employee assistance programs, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Company: Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10379277