Hardware Sourcing and Logistics Manager, Tech Sourcing & Infrastructure - Amazon

Description Our Technology Sourcing and Infrastructure (TSI) Team is looking for a results-driven individual to take on logistics projects that will push Amazon to improve our supply chain processes, implement vendor partnerships, and drive efficiencies in logistics for IT hardware. Our team is responsible for enabling global supply chain availability and driving strategies that ultimately improve the supply chain for both Amazon and our partner vendors. Key leadership traits required include the ability to form strong partnerships with business leaders and their teams to define requirements, identify transportation & logistics suppliers, and negotiate advantageous pricing, terms and performance for Amazon. This is an individual contributor role that must also coordinate with various internal stakeholders in all regions to create and leverage sourcing strategies, savings and performance standards, globally. This is a high impact role and is responsible to develop vendor relationships, mitigate risk and manage key supply chain projects. Partners include internal hardware warehouses, OEMs and value-added resellers. You will leverage your work experience to improve logistics for IT hardware up and down the supply chain. Additionally, you will tackle transformative projects that will drive cost-out of the organization, leverage Amazon's scale and capabilities, as well as identify and mitigate program risks. You will share frequent progress reports on initiatives with Senior Leaders. You will lead negotiations with partners, manage RFx's, and revolutionize how IT hardware is sourced at Amazon. You are required to scrutinize supplier pricing structure, quotes and resolve anomalies. Manage day to day supplier operational challenges, meet project deadlines and effectively support ITS requirements. The candidate should possess strong negotiation and influencing skills, analytical skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations, and strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Seattle, WA, USA Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field - 6+ years of supply chain experience - 3+ years of developing diverse supplier strategies and executing on sourcing activities experience - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment - Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree, or MBA in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field - Experience in program or project management 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 $92,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/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.