Amazon.com Services LLC

Hardware Development, Internal Procurement, Retail

Sr.Contracts&ProcurementSpec.,SupplyChain

$90–200k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Hardware Development, Internal Procurement, Retail
Problems you'll solve

Cost optimization; Quality management; Delivery performance

Eligibility Requirements

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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