Job ID: 3138860 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC - M90
Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key Responsibilities
* Use industry and relevant data analysis to create and execute strategic sourcing plans for a technology, business unit, department, or project to help internal customers meet their goals.
* Work with a range of stakeholders including business leaders, engineering leaders, legal, program management, and supply chain to negotiate a variety of agreements and contracts including term sheets, MOUs, NDAs, SOWs, development agreements, component purchase agreements, and others.
* Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and benefit Amazon’s customers.
* Influence suppliers' processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.
* Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable on-time delivery.
* Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
* Drive supplier selection, onboarding, qualification, and development of Approved Manufacturers’ List.
* Evaluate and monitor critical supplier performance, including financial health, quality, on-time delivery, and cost.
* Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture, and follow-up activity coordination.
About the Team
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee‑led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Mentorship & Career Growth: Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better‑rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is to be Earth’s most customer‑centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space‑based systems design and wireless systems.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field.
* Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced consumer electronics product company.
* Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, processes, technologies and key suppliers.
* 3+ years of experience in sourcing or related disciplines specific to electronic components and semiconductors, and familiarity with Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing and testing with EMS/JDM/ODM.
* 3+ years with supplier negotiation, purchasing agreements or development agreements.
* 3+ years of direct experience in component lifecycle management, last‑time‑buy execution and mitigations, and alternate sourcing qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Technical acumen in EE (Electrical Engineering), foundry and semiconductor components, design/development with ability to connect to related business matters such as cost, manufacturing cycle time and yields.
* 3+ years experience in supplier evaluation/selection, should‑cost models, negotiate MVA, NRE, and CAPEX/OPEX to ensure best‑in‑class cost for our products.
* Experience managing large value, multi‑year contracts for complex engineered products.
* Experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Consumer Electronics industries.
* Experience working with a range of partners and component suppliers, including those engaged in technology development.
* Travel may be required.
Compensation & Benefits
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, including a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or 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 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.
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