"Alerted.org

Description

Is your passion inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.

The Robotics Supply Chain organization sources a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. It’s an operation that works cross-functionally with teams across Amazon globally and is driven by data and metrics. The Supply Chain team is seeking an experienced Buying and Supplier Manager to manage the timely and efficient material delivery to AR sites by mitigating supply risks and addressing supply chain constraints. This role will support supplier performance management, supplier relationship management, purchase order execution, and escalation resolution.

The Buying and Supplier Manager will drive operational excellence through robust vendor management and performance frameworks—ensuring suppliers meet delivery, quality, and cost targets while proactively addressing risks and implementing corrective actions. The role will also lead the deployment of tools and systems that automate procurement workflows and enable real-time supplier performance monitoring, improving efficiency, visibility, and accountability across the supply base.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and data-driven approach to scale procurement operations, enhance supplier reliability, and support the growing needs of Amazon’s Robotics Supply Chain.

Key job responsibilities

- Own various aspects of supply chain management from ordering, assessing supplier capacities and delivery risks to resolving delivery challenges, and communicating risks to stakeholders.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to monitor and improve supplier performance.

- Be a critical escalation point for materials and service delivery risks with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

- Proactively identify supply chain risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and communicate potential disruptions and mitigative actions to stakeholders to maintain business continuity.

- Drive supply chain delivery performance by owning key metrics, addressing constraints, and influencing stakeholders to resolve bottlenecks effectively.

- Ensure that purchase orders are placed on-time and receive delivery commitments from the supply base.

- Identify and implement tools and systems to optimize the process

- Improve processes and mechanisms to optimize resources and value delivery for the Robotics organization

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children can use. 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:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree

- 5+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience

- Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data

- Experience in Supply Chain Management and Procurement

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree

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 adjustment 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, MA, N.Reading - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually