Principal, Global Commodity Mgr, Robotics Supply Chain

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers' experiences in ways we can't even imagine yet.

Amazon Robotics has locations in the greater Boston and Seattle area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions.

Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life.

This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in robotic movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive data, and much more.

Key job responsibilities

The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Principal, Global Commodity Manager (GCM). The candidate will have a proven background in Robotics automation, global supplier management and / or new product introduction programs, with experience managing advanced technology commodities and suppliers.

The successful candidate for this position will be experienced working with product and engineering teams on the development and scaled production of advanced technology.

The Principal will have demonstrated the expertise to develop and execute commercial strategies for external development and manufacturing partners and suppliers.

They are self-managing, have a high sense of urgency to achieve defined product development, supplier management, and scaled manufacturing goals.

The GCM has an important role developing supplier and supply chain strategies for their portfolio of robotics products. They work with supply chain product professionals, commodity managers and suppliers to meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal partners in Product, Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Deployment, and Field Operations.

About the Job

• Guide cross-functional supply chain team dedicated to the supply chain design, sourcing and logistics choices and supply chain execution of programs through the product development cycle.
• Act as single point of contact for program resources to communicate Supply Chain choices and progress, provide feedback on supply chain implications of program choices and changes, and financial planning and capital approvals for the program.
• Work with hardware engineering, operations and program teams on supplier selection, cost and new product introduction.
• Definition and approval of the Supply Chain strategy (SSR), including identification of critical supply components, cost roadmap to meet payback targets, definition of capacity plan and associated sourcing and tooling requirements, supply chain risk assessment & mitigation plans
• Work with sourcing in developing negotiation strategies for categories which impacts the product to deliver against business goals and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers pertaining to Amazon Robotics products in the priority programs per the Operating Plan (OP)
• Work with GCMs on managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.
• Develop roadmap to achieving NPI and GA total cost targets (TCO), including make vs. buy analysis and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure non-cost goals (Sustainability, Supplier Development, Cost Savings) are met by the Supply Chain strategy.
• Logistics and Inventory Management strategies

Decide where, how much, and when will inventory be held, and what strategies can we employ to hold inventory at strategic points to reduce lead times

A day in the life

Think Big, Bias for Action and Earns Trust are the three key functional competencies that are needed to be successful in this role.

This helps to demonstrate high Customer Obsession, taking ownership, dive deep in solving business problems and Deliver Results creating value.

Key functional skills are strategic negotiation experience, extract insights from data and drive actions and communication skills to influence cross functional stakeholders on executing the supply chain strategy.

Key deliverable - Develop the 2-3-year Supply Chain Strategy influencing program leadership and helps in achieving financial targets on cost and lead time helping financial payback.

About the team

The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain and Operations organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for delivering new products by enabling the right suppliers and technologies, and getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions.

It is a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon and is driven by data and metrics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a combination of high / medium and low volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of direct experience working with a global supply base of electronics, mechanical and electro-mechanical suppliers and integrators / contract manufacturers involved in product sub and final assemblies
• Ability to review and understand engineering design documents for electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical parts and assembly drawings for products.
• Experience developing, leading, and executing global supplier cost, risk, and lead time reduction strategies.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with contract negotiation and execution with high volume domestic and internationally based contract manufacturers / integrators.
• Demonstrated use of technical, analytical, and management skills in supplier selection, supplier capacity planning, and supplier risk identification / mitigation in NPI programs
• Working knowledge of applicable industries, robotics, semiconductors, consumer electronics, electric vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Industrial or Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while prioritizing and managing multiple stakeholders, responsibilities, and delivering multiple first-of-their-kind programs with aggressive schedules.
• Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office tools, Tableau analytics, and ERP / PLM Systems.
• Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems
• Excellent analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)
30+ days ago