Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Procurement, Internal Procurement, alexa and amazon devices

Sr.CategorySourcingManager

$148–200k Bellevue, Washington, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Sr. Category Sourcing Manager at Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC. Skills: Category sourcing, Supplier management, Contract negotiation. Select technology and service suppliers. Develop business relationships with suppliers”

Industry & Context.

Procurement, Internal Procurement, alexa and amazon devices
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Domestic and International Travel as needed, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, Lawfully admitted into the U. S. as refugee, Granted asylum

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, 6+ years manufacturing operations or sourcing experience, 6+ years data analysis using Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent, 6+ years related industry experience, Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies, Experience in global supply chain management, Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced consumer electronics product company, Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or related field, Experience in data centers, infrastructure service providers, or related technology companies, Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with proven track record in cost reduction, Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners, Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

What You'll Do.

Select technology and service suppliers

Develop business relationships with suppliers

Manage business relationships with suppliers

Execute on Leo objectives

Source Machined Parts

Source Wire Harnesses

Develop sourcing strategy

Execute sourcing strategy

Negotiate master agreements

Negotiate statements of work

Manage supplier performance

Solve complex problems

Create strategic sourcing plans

Execute strategic sourcing plans

Negotiate term sheets

Negotiate development agreements

Negotiate component purchase agreements

Analyze industry trends

Analyze evolving technology

Identify opportunities to reduce cost

Identify opportunities to minimize risk

Identify opportunities to protect continuity of supply

Identify industry developments

Influence suppliers' processes

Influence suppliers' technology decisions

Influence suppliers' policies

Prioritize projects and activities

Deliver maximum cost reductions

Ensure reliable on-time delivery

Manage cross-functional projects

Meet project commitments and goals

Drive financial modeling of deals

Evaluate financial health of suppliers

Monitor financial health of suppliers

Lead cross-functional meetings

Document meeting agendas

Capture meeting notes

Coordinate follow-up activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional stakeholders; Business leaders; Engineering leaders; Legal; Program management; Supply chain; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Document writing

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management, Product implementation

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