DESCRIPTION

Camera Global Commodity Manager (GCM) is a subject-matter-expert for optical component and camera systems sourcing across Amazon business units from consumer electronic to industrial applications such as warehouse, fulfillment center, and Amazon delivery fleet management . This role can directly influence how the customers view, touch, interact with our products, therefore important to customer delight and experience. In a typical day, a GCM performs a mix of tactical and strategic activities like deep diving to solve complex engineering and supply chain issues, and driving a sourcing strategy that supports future product roadmaps. A GCM engages and collaborates with a wide range of functions from Product Management to Design Engineering to Material Planning.

Key job responsibilities
* Collaborate within the Global Commodity Management camera team and across Supplier Quality and Engineering to develop a commodity strategy and technology roadmap that aligns technology and business requirements with supplier capabilities.

* Work closely with Engineering to define standard and custom product requirements.

* Work closely with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities, and business objectives.

* Manage the Approved Vendors List (AVL) for commodity, supplier selection and qualification.

* Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology.

* Interface with cross-functional teams to assess current and future sourcing requirements.

* Deliver periodic executive business review of commodity sourcing strategy, considering the industry landscape, supplier capabilities, scale and performance, product and technical roadmaps and strategic business objectives.

* Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, cost and quality improvements.

* Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements.

* Travel periodically to supplier’s manufacturing sites.

* Support Amazon and Lab126 OEM supplier initiatives including technology, quality, cost, supply, environment, ethics, etc.

About the team
We are a customer-focused, fast-paced, and collaborative team. Our goal is to provide innovative products 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 sourcing leaders and assume a fair balance of autonomy and guidance. We strongly believe in diversity and it has been instrumental to our success. We treat our co-workers and partners with consideration, respecting differences, and helping when they are in need.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
– Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
– Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

USA, CA, Sunnyvale