Principal Global Commodity Mgr, Amazon Leo Customer Terminals

Amazon•Redmond, WA

20d

About The Position

Amazon LEO is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon LEO will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity. Transform the future of aviation hardware by leading critical development programs that bridge engineering innovation and supply chain excellence. You'll be the strategic orchestrator who ensures high-quality, cost-effective materials reach production, directly impacting the performance and reliability of aviation technologies. We're seeking an innovative and collaborative Global Commodity Manager to drive critical aviation hardware development programs from concept to production. In this pivotal role, you'll own the management of aviation hardware components from part entry, forecasting and demand including EE, MCAD, and PD parts. You will oversee engineering change orders and plan part disposition by aligning with the contract manufacturer’s production orders to meet building yields and rates. Establish processes and automation to ensure the aviation supply chain delivers high quality, cost effective materials to support production requirements. Perform cost analyses from projected yields to aid in procurement strategy adjustment as needed. Ensure that the respective commodities meet the technical specifications and cost requirements necessary for aviation terminals.

Requirements

Experience developing, leading, negotiating and executing corporate and/or business transactions
Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
7+ years of supply chain management (e.g. logistics, inventory turn management, forecasting, operations) experience
Experience creating reports, interpreting metrics and driving overall insights or analysis
Experience delivering technology products or services in a high growth environment

Nice To Haves

PMP certificate, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
Experience with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations or similar technical platforms
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis experience

Responsibilities

Manage aviation hardware component lifecycle from initial concept through production, overseeing part entry, forecasting, and demand planning
Develop and implement strategic processes to optimize supply chain efficiency and material quality
Coordinate engineering change orders and production planning with contract manufacturers
Conduct comprehensive cost analyses to refine procurement strategies and support production requirements
Ensure technical specifications and cost parameters are consistently met across aviation hardware commodities