Strategic Sourcing Manager: Indirect Engineering Services, Robotics Strategic Sourcing

Amazon.com Services LLC•23h ago

United StatesOnsiteFull-timeMid Level5+ yrs exp

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We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own Indirect Sourcing: Engineering Development Services & Specialty Prototype category. This role manages the supplier ecosystem that supports Amazon Robotics' hardware development pipeline — including engineering services contractors (mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and software), specialty prototype fabrication (CNC machining, additive manufacturing, sheet metal), quick-turn PCB fabrication and assembly, functional test development, and contract design houses. This role also represents a critical step in bringing procurement oversight to indirect services spend across Amazon Robotics — covering Outside Services, Engineering Services, and Electrical/Mechanical Services categories spanning a wide range of suppliers. You will define the sourcing strategy for these categories where none exists today, driving competitive RFP/RFQ processes, supplier segmentation, contract negotiations, and cost reduction opportunity. You will develop category strategies, negotiate agreements, manage supplier performance, and partner directly with hardware engineering teams to ensure fast, high-quality, and cost-effective execution of development builds, prototype runs, and engineering consulting engagements. Key job responsibilities - Category Strategy: Define and execute sourcing strategies for engineering development services and specialty prototype — including engineering contractors, quick-turn PCB fab/assembly, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and contract design services. Build strategies where none exist today. - Supplier Management: Own supplier relationships end-to-end — selection, qualification, performance scorecards, segmentation, capacity planning, and business reviews. Build a segmented supplier base that balances speed, quality, cost, and capability. - NPI & Engineering Partnership: Serve as the primary sourcing interface for hardware engineering during development phases — ensuring prototype builds are executed on time, on budget, and with appropriate supplier capability matching. - Cost & Agreements: Negotiate pricing frameworks, MSAs, blanket POs, and volume discount structures. Drive cost reduction through competitive RFP/RFQ processes, spend consolidation, and supplier rationalization. - Speed & Responsiveness: Develop mechanisms to reduce prototype lead times — pre-qualified supplier panels, expedite frameworks, and rapid-quote processes that enable engineering agility. - Supplier Development: Identify and qualify new suppliers for emerging prototype technologies (advanced additive, flex/rigid-flex PCB, high-density interconnect, specialty coatings/finishes). - Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with internal engineering, R&D, and program stakeholders
liaise with Global Corporate Procurement (GCP) to benchmark best practices and leverage Amazon-wide agreements where applicable. A day in the life Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. 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: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 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! About the team The Robotics Supply Chain (RSC) organization supports Amazon Robotics through the development, launch, and lifecycle management of our robotic fleet deployed across Amazon's fulfillment network — one of the world's largest autonomous systems deployments, spanning hundreds of thousands of units across dozens of product lines. Our Strategic Sourcing team drives category strategies, supplier partnerships, and supply chain solutions that deliver on Compliance, Quality, Supply, and Cost — from initial product concept through end of life.
5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience - 5+ years of direct experience in supplier/supply chain management - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, Manufacturing), Supply Chain, Business
related field - Experience developing and executing indirect procurement or engineering services sourcing strategies - Technical, analytical
management skills to lead RFQs, supplier selection, capacity planning
risk mitigation - Experience with engineering documentation and technical specifications review - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Master's degree in business, data science, public administration, finance, engineering, human resources
PMP certificate - Experience in robotics, consumer electronics
aerospace/defense hardware development environments - Familiarity with DFM principles and how design choices impact prototype cost and lead time - Experience qualifying additive manufacturing (SLS, DMLS, SLA) and specialty fabrication suppliers - Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB/PCBA quality - Analytical skills for should-cost modeling and make-vs-buy decisions on development services - Experience managing supplier capacity during high-demand development sprints (multiple concurrent programs) - Experience building procurement processes and controls in organizations where none previously existed Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, MA, N.Reading - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

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negotiationsupplier managementengineeringsupply chaindata analysisprocurementrisk mitigationadditive manufacturingCNC machiningPCB fabricationcontract managementcost reductionstakeholder managementtechnical specificationscapacity planning