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Description

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced ground-breaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo and Amazon Show. The Amazon Devices group delivers delightfully unique Amazon experiences, giving customers instant access to everything, digital or physical.

The Senior Cap Ex Business Manager is the relationship owner for the Amazon Equipment Suppliers that provide co-development resources, procure components, design, manufacture and test equipment and fixtures.

Key job responsibilities

In this capacity, this Senior Cap Ex Business Manager will:

- Lead the sourcing, selection, contract negotiation, quote reviews and management of multiple Equipment suppliers in alignment with the overarching EMS strategy and within the Integrated Management System. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in Engr. Services, Line Readiness, Quality, Business Management, Contract management and adherence, delivery, cost and social responsibility.

- Actively engage the Device Operations and Engineering organizations, EMS suppliers and Equipment suppliers on multiple products/product lines to achieve the programmatic objectives.

A day in the life

The CapEx Business Manager requires significant breadth and business acumen as the following responsibilities are very diverse and impactful:

- Technical - Solid understanding of the Equipment supplier landscape and capabilities in addition to Digital Device technologies and manufacturing / testing methodologies.

- Negotiation Skills – Able to negotiate best in class contract pricing, terms and conditions on large contracts with suppliers who are exceptionally skilled at protecting thin margins. Exercise good judgement in knowing when and how best to address issues or drive change.

- Contract Management – Ensure that the suppliers execute and adhere to the contracts and renegotiate whenever possible to realize benefits from bundling work with Strategic Suppliers. This is not limited to dollars but being able to protect Amazon’s bottom line in all aspects – IP, indemnity, confidentiality, etc. as these are all crucial to how Amazon is able to deliver products that “wow” the customer.

- Financial – Responsible for managing the business relationship including contracts, pricing, terms and conditions, quotes and claims. Must be an effective negotiator. The value of these supplier engagements can reach the multi-million-dollar level.

- Relationship Builder – Must have the ability to engage, influence and arbitrate both the supplier and the Lab126 stakeholder organizations at the operational and Sr. Executive levels. The circumstances are often emotional and with severe pressure and limited time. Must build strong business cases and have a strong executive presence.

About the team

This team requires that the Senior CapEx Business manager be both an advocate for the supplier within Lab126 and be their harshest critic to ensure the best possible performance.

Basic Qualifications

- 8+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience

- 2+ years of program, project or product management, or leading product implementation experience

- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent

- Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments

- Experience in global supply chain management, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced consumer electronics product company

- Experience in program, project or product management, or leading product implementation

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in negotiations with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction

- Experience practicing best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, should-cost models, RFX, reverse auction, contracting, or equivalent)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $133,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $220,200/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. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.