Sr. Global Commodity Manager, Amazon Devices Supply Chain & Sustainability - Taipei | Amazon Job

Job Description

At Amazon Devices, we are a world-class research and development hub dedicated to creating transformative consumer electronics. Since launching the pioneering Kindle in 2007, we have spent nearly two decades developing iconic products in the eReader and eNote spaces. Our commitment to innovation has expanded our portfolio to include household names such as Fire Tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Ring, and Blink. With innovation at our core, we invite you to shape the future of technology with us. What will you help us create next? Amazon Devices is looking for passionate and creative candidates to join our operations team in Taipei.

Key job responsibilities
• Drive end-to-end program management, overseeing the full product development lifecycle from the RFI phase to successful high-volume manufacturing (HVM) ramp-up.
• Fast learner & problem solving: Quick to master complex domains, applying rigorous analytical thinking to resolve critical business bottlenecks.
• Driving strategic initiatives: Spearheaded the successful execution of high-level business strategies from conception to completion.
• Data interpretation: Adept at synthesizing intricate data sets into high-value, actionable recommendations that guide executive decision-making.
• Communication: Articulate communicator skilled at translating technical, operational, and commercial complexities for both technical teams and cross-border executives.
• Cross-functional teamwork: Thrives in fast-paced environments, collaborating seamlessly with matrixed teams while maintaining strong independent accountability.
• Priority management: Proven track record of navigating shifting priorities and resource constraints to deliver key milestones ahead of schedule.

A day in the life
As a Sr. Global Commodity Manager, your day is a dynamic mix of display & subcomponent strategic planning, technical problem-solving, and supplier engagement. You manage technical and commercial sourcing strategy for multiple programs from pre-concept stages to mass production in collaboration with engineering, NPI operations, legal and suppliers. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to influence design decisions while aligning with technical and business goals. Your role involves negotiating with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce lead times and costs, and resolving complex engineering or supply chain challenges. You’ll stay ahead of market trends, pricing dynamics, and technological advancements to refine sourcing strategies, ensuring Amazon remains competitive. Cross-functional leadership is key, as you partner with legal, NPI operations, and planning teams to assess future sourcing needs and develop risk mitigation plans. You’ll also lead supplier evaluations, conduct business reviews to ensure performance meets expectations, and report progress to senior leadership, demonstrating how your strategies drive the success of Amazon Devices.

Basic Qualifications:

- 8+ years of related industry experience
- 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- 8+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience
- 6+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
- Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company
- Solid working background in the display touch and supporting subcomponent industries, with the competence to cooperate with engineering team daily to carry out core work covering, for example Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Failure Analysis (FA).

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction
- Experience in procurement practices working with engineering, supply chain and Tier 1 OEM partners
- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

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