Sourcing Manager

This posting is for a contract assignment; candidates selected will be employed as contract workers through Amazon’s approved third-party provider for the duration of the specified project and will not be an employee of Amazon.

About the role

As a Technical Sourcing Manager, you will serve as a key subject matter expert for capital equipment, spare parts, and services sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from supplier identification and RFQ execution through contract award and delivery—for high-value equipment, automation systems, tooling, and more. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing frameworks, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale with the organization; support and mentor sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies, should-cost models, and contingency planning.
• Own budgets with cost controls, variance tracking, and change management governance.
• Support material planning, inventory strategy, and spare parts availability.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Align equipment and parts procurement timelines with site milestones and schedules in close partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in cross-functional planning forums.
• Influence leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in an industrial automation or similar technical environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX, MRO, or NPI procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures.
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience managing budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment.

Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiations
• Supplier Management
• Experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain industry
• NPI (New Product Innovation) Sourcing Experience
• Expert-level Excel and project management skills

This assignment is contracted through Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Amazon.