Sr. Commodity Manager, Devices Supply Chain & Logistics

Amazon • Sunnyvale, CA

21h

About The Position

At Amazon Devices, we are a world-class research and development hub focused on creating transformative consumer electronics. Since our inception in 2004, starting with the revolutionary Kindle, we’ve developed iconic products like Fire Tablets, Fire TV, and the Amazon Echo, which redefined home technology. With innovation at our core, we invite you to shape the future of technology with us. What will you help us create next? As a Senior Commodity Manager and subject-matter expert for semiconductor components, your day is a dynamic mix of strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and supplier engagement. You manage technical and commercial sourcing strategy of Semiconductor components for multiple programs from pre-concept stages to EVT/DVT in collaboration with architecture, engineering, NPI operations, legal and suppliers and handoff to sustaining GSM. You’ll collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to influence design decisions while aligning with technical and business goals. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce lead times and costs, and resolving complex engineering or supply chain challenges. You’ll stay ahead of market trends, pricing dynamics, and technological advancements to refine sourcing strategies, ensuring Amazon remains competitive. Cross-functional leadership is key, as you partner with legal, NPI operations, and planning teams to assess future sourcing needs and develop risk mitigation plans. You’ll also lead supplier evaluations, conduct business reviews to ensure performance meets expectations, and report progress to senior leadership, demonstrating how your strategies drive the success of Amazon Devices. Every day offers opportunities to shape groundbreaking innovations, delivering cutting-edge consumer electronics to millions worldwide. We are a customer-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative team. Our goal is to provide technical sourcing of Semiconductor components and supply chain solutions that deliver a disruptive value and an exceptional customer experience that make it easy for customers to purchase and use our devices. We expect our GCMs to be technical and commercial sourcing leaders and assume a fair balance of autonomy and guidance. We strongly believe in diversity and it has been instrumental to our success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
• Knowledge of ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba
• 5+ years direct experience in supplier/supply chain management, with strong knowledge of the semiconductor industry, IC manufacturing and packaging processes and key suppliers.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier performance management.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in strategic sourcing including vendor negotiations, global contract management, process improvement, operational and financial analysis
• Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
• Experience in a marketing role and proficient with analytic tools
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity technology roadmap that aligns business needs with supplier capabilities, anticipating future trends in semiconductor technologies.
• Own the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and lead the supplier lifecycle from selection and qualification to cost & contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
• Stay ahead of industry trends by analyzing market drivers, cost structures, technical innovations, and competitive landscapes to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through rigorous analysis, value engineering, and fostering competitive sourcing environments. Collaborate with engineering to influence design decisions for optimal cost and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams and other cross functional teams to influence technical design decisions, ensuring they meet expectations, technical capabilities, and business objectives
• Develop and maintain a robust risk mitigation strategy, addressing potential supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.
• Lead periodic business reviews to evaluate supplier performance and align on strategic business objectives.
• Interface with Planning and Program Management teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.
• Periodically travel to supplier sites to drive initiatives such as cost reductions, relationship building and supplier development.

Benefits

• Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees