Sr. Global Category Manager - Electric Panels and Racks, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team

Amazon•North Reading, MA

9d•$147,900 - $200,100•Onsite

About The Position

Amazon's Robotic Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Category Manager for Electrical Control Panels and Racks. This role is part of the Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team within the RDPI Supply Chain organization, which is responsible for sourcing and manufacturing a portfolio of robotics and automation technologies. The position requires a strong technical background in panel manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and electrical systems engineering, with deep expertise in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy. The ideal candidate will be a self-managed and driven sourcing strategist with hands-on experience in electrical panel manufacturing, UL508A certification requirements, and regulatory compliance frameworks. They should have proven ability to engage in Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and DfX (Design for Excellence) exercises, provide independent technical feedback to design groups, and support design decisions. Experience mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams in applying the latest technologies through a strong supplier base is essential. The Sr. Global Category Manager will ensure their respective categories and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for RDPI to satisfy its internal customers.

Requirements

6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
Experience with technology transformation initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field, or equivalent experience
6+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high-volume, global manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Hands-on experience in electrical panel manufacturing
UL508A certification requirements
Regulatory compliance frameworks
Ability to engage in Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and DfX (Design for Excellence) exercises with suppliers, development and manufacturing engineering teams
Ability to provide independent technical feedback to design groups, and support design decisions
Experience mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps
Experience creating sourcing strategies
Business acumen to support engineering teams in applying the latest technologies through a strong supplier base —without capacity constraints — while achieving design standardization and harmonization, and cost reduction goals

Responsibilities

Serve as technical subject matter expert for assigned categories, leveraging engineering background to develop deep understanding of technology, architecture, and manufacturing processes
Translate complex technical specifications into clear sourcing strategies, considering efficiency, availability, scalability, and risks
Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business goals
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships and complex contracts
Drive global initiatives, designing multi-region supply chain for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead-time reduction
Own supplier performance management through scorecards and business reviews with senior stakeholders
Lead large-scale initiatives spanning multiple teams and geographies
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to define technical requirements and ensure sourcing strategies meet cost, quality, and capability targets

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
Sign-on payments
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
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