Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager, Project Kuiper

Amazon • Bellevue, WA • 6d ago

Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

The Kuiper team is looking for a Senior Category Sourcing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record sourcing Electronic components and semiconductors, developing and executing strategy, negotiating master agreements and statements of work, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage.

Key job responsibilities

Use industry and relevant data analysis, create and execute strategic sourcing plans for a technology, business unit, department, or project to help internal customers meet their goals

Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, legal, program management, and supply chain to negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts including term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, development agreements, component purchase agreements and others

Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and industry developments that benefit Amazon's customers

Influence suppliers' processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations

Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable on-time delivery

Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals

Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals - Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers

Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture and follow-up activity coordination

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent

Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments

Experience creating an innovative global supply strategy for the organization resulting in a tangible benefit to the business

Experienced in PCBA component and EMS supplier contract negotiations

Preferred Qualifications

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 leading cross functional teams driving supply chain initiatives.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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