Commodity Management Analyst

Job description

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 will 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 challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

Amazon Robotics is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Commodity Management Analyst to support Commodity Management / Commodity Managers with activities that achieve streamlined supplier communications, on-time-delivery, supplier development, new product introduction, and negotiations. The successful candidate for this position will be self-managing, have a high sense of urgency and driven to achieve a defined service level. This candidate will work collaboratively with Supply Chain and multiple business functions in a team environment and will be responsible for the following:

· Working with Commodity Managers, align Supply Chain commodities and strategy to Amazon Robotics objectives – for sustaining production, new product development & introduction, and research & development activities. Ensures we have the right product, at the right place and on-time with a secured and qualified supply base.
· Support Commodity Management in defining and implementing, in conjunction with the global strategy of the Supply Chain Dept., a commodity strategy, target panel of suppliers and sourcing strategy per technology segment. Lead initial supplier assessment and analysis using tools such as Pre-Assessment surveys.
· Development of reports and tracking mechanisms for information management, analysis and sharing. Including the use of Oracle, Tableau and other database tools.
· Support in the management of relationships with supplier, in coordination with internal stakeholders including Commodity Managers, Buyer/Planner, Commodity Specialists, Technical Operations, Engineering, Deployment Engineering, etc. Spanning New Product Introduction (NPI), sustaining on-going production and end-of-life phase-out.
· Supports and participates in yearly Manufacturing Operation's goals specific to Commodity Management and Supply Chain Management. Those include lead-time reduction, project timelines, product pricing, new product launch, supplier development, and risk mitigation.
· Support Commodity Management team with routine tasks, administration, projects, improvement initiatives and automation plans.
· Assist Commodity Management with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring and addressing supply issues and developing parts and projects.
· Identify Supply Chain material risks, providing transparent monitoring of materials and escalating supply issues.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelors' degree or relevant experience.
· Purchasing / Procurement or experience in Supply Chain
· Experience working in a manufacturing environment sourcing, purchasing, or managing mechanical products.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong bias for action and customer obsession.
· Highly effective oral and written English communication skills.