Sr. Sourcing Manager
DESCRIPTION
Would you like to be part of an organization that is developing a pipeline of leaders in a growing, highly innovative, global business? Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement? Are you curious about Amazon’s business expansion in international markets and do you want to be a part of it? Do you get excited working with a highly diverse group of colleagues in multiple countries? If yes, Amazon Global Sourcing is the right fit for you.
Getting interested – please read on!
For those with an interest in Amazon’s Private Brands business, the Senior Sourcing Manager role provides an exciting opportunity to dive deep into data, work with suppliers across the globe, uncover defects and process improvement opportunities, and design and implement long-term solutions in collaboration with product, quality, operations, transportation, and customer service teams. This role will be responsible for executing and improving the best practices in Global Sourcing. The interaction touches almost every aspect of Amazon worldwide, including retail, operations, legal, product compliance, transportation, tax, treasury, accounting, graphic design, customer service, public relations etc. The talented individual will be able to manage the global sourcing process from A to Z including product planning, vendor / item set-up and maintenance, pricing, packaging, assortments and vendor relations. The ability to work in a demanding but collegial, team-oriented environment is a must. Data analytical skills with SQL/Tableau and project management experience are both pluses, as is previous management experience. Both domestic and international travel may be necessary.
Key job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Creation of category vendor management and sourcing strategy for one or more categories
- Drive continuous cost optimization
- Conduct supplier management
- Partner with the cross functional teams for first class product development
- Identify defects and develop scalable processes/tech solutions to address and accelerate our Private Label business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tools and productivity.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree is required. MBA or advanced engineering degree is preferred.
- 10+ years in product management/product development/global sourcing/business development/project management is required.
- Experience in interacting with suppliers in different geographies are required.
- Self-motivated and results driven
- High attention to detail, comfortable with “hands-on” management of tasks, and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated data-driven decision making or quantitative analysis skills.
- Understand manufacturing and quality assurance processes
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Excellent English and Mandarin Chinese written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in cost negotiations, lean supply chain management, and international logistics are a plus.
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