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Amazon Sr. Global Commodity Manager, ComPass in Shenzhen, China
Description
About the Role
As a Global Commodity Manager for Compass you will be the communication channel for key commodity related topics internally and externally, you will work as the escalation point and the relationship owner of suppliers. The expectation of the job is to deliver commodity sourcing strategy, conduct cost analysis, RFQ discussions, complete supplier assessment, business reviews, communicate commodity cost and sourcing solutions for key stakeholders. This role is expected to work with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Product Development team, Technical Program Management, Product management, Supply operations, and Quality teams. This GCM role will also need to overlook end to end supplier relationship management to ensure suppliers meet Amazon’s requirements in all aspects. The key for this role will demonstrate strong leadership to drive results and influence the teams to achieve company goals.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
• Develop Compass’ commodity sourcing strategy and execute to best deliver to cost, supply, and innovation targets
• Lead commodity selection, contract negotiation and new supplier introduction process.
• Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology
• Participate as a member on a cross-functional team (may lead specific projects)
• Meet with stakeholder managers to understand business priorities and translate them into sourcing and execution plans
• Conduct regular business review with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement
• Execute risk mitigation, business continuity, cost management, and operation strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with executives and senior executives at suppliers
• Work closely with Engineering teams to support product development efforts, to influence sourcing decisions, meet customer expectations, technical capabilities, and program objectives
Periodic travel to supplier’s domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 25%.
About the team
ComPass (Companion Products & Services) product management team delivers 1P accessories and companion devices for multiple product verticals such as E-readers, Tablets, Fire TV, Echo, and Smart Home with both in-box and standalone products, at world class margins.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation
Preferred Qualifications
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
Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a 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)
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