Sr. Global Category Manager - Electric Panels and Racks, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team
About the role
The RDPI Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics and automation technologies and is responsible for designing the supplier base, support and recommend the selection of technologies and components, getting the right solution to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Strategic Sourcing team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Category Manager for Electrical Control Panels and Rack with a strong technical background in panel manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and electrical systems engineering. This role requires deep expertise in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Strategy: Serve as technical subject matter expert for assigned categories, leveraging engineering background to develop deep understanding of technology, architecture, and manufacturing processes; translate complex technical specifications into clear sourcing strategies, considering efficiency, availability, scalability, and risks; define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business goals
- Supplier Management & Cost Optimization: Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships and complex contracts; drive global initiatives, designing multi-region supply chain for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead-time reduction; own supplier performance management through scorecards and business reviews with senior stakeholders; travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally (approximately 25%)
- Cross-functional Leadership: Lead large-scale initiatives spanning multiple teams and geographies; collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to define technical requirements and ensure sourcing strategies meet cost, quality, and capability targets
Basic Qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high-volume, global manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Benefits
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. 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:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
The base salary range for this position is 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and 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, and parental leave.
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