NPI Procurement Program Lead, Industrial Robotics Group

Amazon • North Reading, MA

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About The Position

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.

Industrial Robotics Group is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter
of robotics innovation. Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the
world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic
systems. 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 autonomous movement and mobility,
artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic
management software, predictive analytics, and much more.

The Industrial Robotics Group Sourcing organization sources and manufactures a
portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right
materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global
fulfillment and transportation solutions. It's an operation that works
cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and is driven by data and
metrics. The Sourcing team is seeking an NPI Procurement Specialist with a
background in supply chain purchasing, new product introduction, and
foundational knowledge of materials management and planning systems. The
successful candidate will be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and motivated to
support defined service levels and program goals related to technical, quality,
and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience managing tasks across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Some experience in a manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Tableau
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Experience working with PLM systems
• Familiarity with working in a high-growth, high-change environment

Responsibilities

• Actively supporting and fostering a culture of inclusion.
• Supporting the purchasing of materials and equipment from our suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, and hardware.
• Assisting with planning material supply requirements, tracking inventory levels, and managing schedules in our ERP system, and communicating these requirements to suppliers.
• Maintaining accurate records for open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Supporting all aspects of procurement, from PO issuance through receipt and payment support.
• Assisting with supplier performance tracking, including contributing inputs to monthly scorecards and supporting procurement data reporting during quarterly business reviews.
• Supporting the Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, sending requests for quotes, and analyzing cost information.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and automation of business processes.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level