Principal, Global Commodities, APAC, Tech, Robotics Supply Chain
Amazon
DESCRIPTION
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem-solving through teamwork in your DNA? We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that enhance our customers' experiences in ways we haven't yet imagined.
The Robotics Supply Chain organization sources a portfolio of robotics technologies. We are responsible for delivering the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. Our operation works cross-functionally with teams across the globe and is driven by data and metrics.
The Robotics Supply Chain team is seeking a Principal Technical Global Commodity Manager (Tech GCM) to expand the support required for our APAC supply chain strategy. This senior leadership position will drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance across our APAC supply chain ecosystem while supporting our robotics technologies portfolio.
As Principal Technical GCM, you will use your technical and commercial expertise to drive high-impact supply chain strategies across strategic categories and technologies in the APAC region. You will direct strategic initiatives across multiple commodity areas, including cable assemblies, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding, and electromechanical assemblies. Your success will be measured through achieved cost savings, lead time reduction, quality metrics improvement, and successful implementation of strategic programs.
The role leads supplier sourcing and selection activities while managing supplier relationships to ensure a supply chain capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective materials. You will have sufficient technical knowledge to understand and affect the technical specification of commodities, connect these technical requirements to cost, drive impactful trade-off decisions, and deliver supplier selection and contracting to maximize benefit to Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Supply Chain Development:
• Develop and execute comprehensive APAC supply chain strategies
• Drive strategic supplier selection and development aligned with Amazon Robotics' objectives
• Establish technology roadmaps with key suppliers for new product introduction
• Lead regional footprint optimization and capacity planning initiatives
• Deliver on critical, impactful commodities with multi-quarter to multi-year development schedules
• Influence multi-stage development and multi-generation products across Amazon
Technical Leadership:
• Drive technical specifications and commodity strategies
• Lead complex business and technical discussions to uncover dependencies
• Connect technical requirements to commodity costs and drive trade-off decisions
• Decompose complex processes and technology architectures into straightforward solutions
• Provide technical recommendations and innovations on behalf of customers
Supplier Relationship Management:
• Manage executive-level supplier relationships and strategic partnerships
• Establish and govern comprehensive supplier performance frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers
• Lead supplier development programs and technical capability advancement
• Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements
Operational Excellence:
• Direct end-to-end supply chain operations for critical commodity categories
• Develop and execute dual-sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain resilience
• Champion new product introductions through early supplier involvement
• Drive data-driven decision making and performance metrics
• Ensure alignment between manufacturing, engineering, and supplier capabilities