Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Devices (formerly Lab126) started in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have designed and launched an array of leading consumer electronics brands that include groundbreaking devices like Alexa voice assistants (Echo), Fire tablets, Fire TV, Ring and Blink security cameras, eero wifi and much more. What will you help us create?

Work hard. Have fun. Make history.

As a Global Commodity Manager Connectivity components, you will:

Develop a commodity sourcing strategy, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities
Be responsible for the AVL (approved vendor list) for managing supplier selection, qualification, price and capacity negotiation
Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology
Manage all aspects of new supplier on-boarding including database management in AGILE or other ERP systems
Work closely and collaborate with Lead Commodity Manager, Hardware & Software Engineering, Product Management and other internal teams to influence technical design decisions that meet requirements for Amazon branded (1P) and/or Third Party (3P) products
Assess and influence supplier technical and business capabilities in concert with Amazon 1P and 3P product strategies and objectives
Interface with Operations, Planning, Engineering and Program Management to assess current and future sourcing requirements
Help drive recurring executive business reviews of strategic sourcing plans that defines, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual/quarterly strategic business objectives
Maintain expertise/knowledge of Connectivity semiconductor (WiFi, BT, BLE, LTE, UWB, GNSS, RF, NFC) industry market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements and competitive landscape
Drive continuous improvements at the supply base with respect to cost reductions, inventory management, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc.
Travel periodically to suppliers sites/locations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
Working knowledge of the semiconductor industry, processes, technologies and key suppliers
7+ years of experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment
7+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management
Global supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in a fast pace consumer electronics product company
Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction; understanding of key contracting provisions/requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree
Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools
Exceptional ability to solve problems and coordinate with global team members
Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems
Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)

Lab126 is part of the Amazon.com, Inc. group of companies and is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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