Amazon.com Services LLC
Hardware Development, Internal Procurement, Retail
Sr.Contracts&ProcurementSpec.,SupplyChain
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“Sr. Contracts & Procurement Spec. , Supply Chain at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Contracts, Procurement, Supply Chain, Hardware sourcing. Manage hardware commodity categories. Own commodity management”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure quality; Ensure delivery performance; Support rapid scaling; Improve total cost of ownership; Ensure supply continuity; Support Prime Air's deployment schedules
Industry & Context.
Cost optimization; Quality management; Delivery performance
Export control license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years program management, 6+ years industry experience, 8+ years data analysis, 8+ years manufacturing operations, Bachelor's degree, Experience with Excel, Experience with Pivot Tables, Experience with SQL, Experience with Tableau, Experience in high-volume manufacturing, Experience in sourcing environments, Experience with Continuous Improvement, Experience with Six Sigma, Experience in global supply chain, Experience managing cross-functional teams, Experience in fast-paced consumer electronics
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Experience in data centers, Experience in infrastructure service providers, Experience in negotiations with global suppliers, Proven track record in cost reduction, Experience in procurement practices, Experience with engineering partners, Experience with supply chain partners, Experience with Tier 1 OEM partners, Experience practicing best-in-class procurement, Category management experience, Benchmarking experience, Should-cost models experience, RFX experience, Reverse auction experience, Contracting experience
What You'll Do.
Manage hardware commodity categories
Own commodity management
Execute sourcing strategies
Manage supplier relationships
Drive performance improvements
Execute strategic sourcing
Conduct RFx processes
Evaluate supplier proposals
Perform cost analysis
Support contract negotiations
Identify cost savings opportunities
Improve total cost of ownership
Present recommendations
Monitor supplier performance
Conduct business reviews
Track key performance indicators
Drive corrective actions
Build working relationships
Support new product introduction
Identify suppliers for new components
Qualify suppliers for new components
Evaluate supplier technical capabilities
Evaluate manufacturing capacity
Evaluate quality systems
Support prototype builds
Support design changes
Support production ramps
Analyze commodity spend patterns
Identify cost drivers
Analyze market trends
Develop should-cost models
Develop competitive benchmarks
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation
Identify opportunities for volume leverage
Monitor supplier health
Identify supply chain risks
Develop mitigation plans
Coordinate with suppliers on inventory
Coordinate with suppliers on lead time
Coordinate with suppliers on capacity planning
Align commodity activities with program needs
Serve as subject matter expert
Support cost estimating
Support make-versus-buy decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Engineering; Work with Operations; Work with Supply Chain; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Quality; Collaborate with Manufacturing; Collaborate with Finance; Collaborate with Operations
Process & Methodology
Program management, Project management, Product implementation
Full Job Description
Source the Hardware That Powers Drone Delivery How do you source advanced components for autonomous drones that must meet aerospace safety standards while scaling to millions of deliveries? How do you balance cost, quality, and innovation when working with suppliers across electronics, mechanical systems, and aerospace hardware? Prime Air needs a commodity specialist to solve these challenges. As a Prime Air - Supply Chain Contracts & Procurement Specialists, you will manage sourcing and supplier relationships for hardware components that power Prime Air's revolutionary drone delivery system. You will execute commodity strategies, negotiate with suppliers, drive orders including procurement ordering/scheduling, analyze spend patterns, and drive cost optimization while ensuring quality and delivery performance. You will work directly with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support Prime Air's rapid scaling across the US and Europe. This is a unique opportunity to work on hardware commodities for a first-of-its-kind business—with Amazon's scale, resources, and innovation culture behind you. Check out more about Prime Air on the About Amazon blog. Key job responsibilities What You'll Own Manage Hardware Commodity Categories: Own day-to-day commodity management for assigned hardware categories such as electronics, sensors, motors, batteries, mechanical components, or structural materials. Execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive performance improvements across your categories. Execute Strategic Sourcing Activities: Conduct RFx processes, evaluate supplier proposals, perform cost analysis, and support contract negotiations. Use spend analysis and benchmarking to identify cost savings opportunities and improve total cost of ownership. Present recommendations to commodity management leadership. Drive Supplier Performance: Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness. Conduct regular business review
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