Senior Sourcing & Procurement - Mech Hardware, Leo - NPI, Solar/Mechanisms

Amazon • Redmond, WA

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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.

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.

We are seeking a highly self-driven Sourcing & Procurement professional to
support our Mechanical Engineering team with new hardware development and
supplier engagement. This role will own end-to-end procurement activities
including vendor identification, SOW development, contract negotiation, delivery
tracking, and cross-functional coordination with Engineering and Legal.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical procurement experience with
exceptional organizational skills, enabling them to independently manage
vendors, establish scalable procurement processes, and ensure on-time delivery
of hardware and engineering services in a fast-paced development environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of related industry experience
• 8+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing and procurement activities for new mechanical hardware, prototypes, and engineering services
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors and contract manufacturers aligned with technical and business requirements
• Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), RFQs/RFPs, and supplier selection processes
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions
• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, Mechanical Engineering, Program Management, and Legal
• Ensure supplier contracts meet technical requirements, compliance standards, and legal guidelines
• Track vendor deliverables, schedules, risks, and dependencies to ensure on-time execution
• Implement and maintain internal procurement workflows within the ERP system (Epsilon 3)
• Define, document, and continuously improve procurement and sourcing processes
• Proactively identify risks, supply chain constraints, and mitigation strategies
• Operate with minimal day-to-day oversight, providing clear status updates and recommendations to leadership

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: Mid Level