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Description
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you’ll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world issues that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we can’t even image yet. We invent new improvements every day and will give you the tools and resources you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
The Amazon Robotics Operations and Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is relied on for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to guide our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s a fast-paced operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally, and utilizes data and metrics. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Procurement Manager with a background in inventory optimization, supply chain purchasing, new product introduction, and a thorough knowledge of materials management and planning systems. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency, and is relied on to achieve defined service levels and program goals related to technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
The Procurement Manager will manage a team of buyers and oversee on time delivery to meet customer needs. In addition, this role includes reporting that explains variances to our target metrics, develops team members, and identifies and executes on opportunities to automate our process to scale with business growth. This candidate will work with multiple business functions in a team environment and will be expected to perform the following:
· Foster a culture of inclusion.
· Overseeing a team of planners to purchase materials and equipment from our suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
· Owing automation of business processes to allow the team scale
· Creating strategies to match times and supplier capacity to achieve in-stock goals
· Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements.
· Supplier performance and metrics management, including providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
· Assisting the Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Boston, MA, USA | North Reading, MA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience
5+ years of team management experience
5+ years of cross functional project delivery experience
5+ years of program or project management experience
2+ years of supply chain experience
Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
Preferred Qualifications
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.