Sr. Global Category Manager - Motors and Actuators, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team
About The Position
Amazon's Robotic Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Category Manager for Motors and Actuators. This role is part of the RDPI Supply Chain organization, which sources and manufactures robotics and automation technologies. The Strategic Sourcing team is looking for an individual with a strong technical background in electric motors' manufacturing, precision motion systems, and actuator integration for robotic platforms. The role requires 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 servo motors, BLDC motors, integrated motor-drive systems, robotic linear and rotary actuators, and precision gear reduction technologies. The candidate should have proven ability to engage in Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) and DFx (Design for Excellence) exercises with suppliers, development and manufacturing engineering teams, provide independent technical feedback to design groups, and support design decisions. Experience mapping and aligning design and motion technology roadmaps, creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams in applying high-performance, high torque-density motion 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 Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
