Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Project Kuiper SPACE
Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Are you looking to create value for millions of customers by helping to develop creative assets for Kuiper? Do you want to work at a company where you are the owner, where you are encouraged to build, and where you have the autonomy to push boundaries? Do you have a passion for design and a desire to bring delightful, cutting-edge products and services to life in an entirely new way? This describes your daily journey. Are you ready? Then join us on Project Kuiper.
Do you get excited by aerospace, space exploration, and/or satellites? Do you want to help build solutions at Project Kuiper to transform the space industry? If so, then we would love to talk!
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage.
• Use industry and relevant data analysis, create 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, purchase agreements and others
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers
• Influence suppliers' manufacturing 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 supply
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
• Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals
• Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers
• Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture and follow-up activity coordination
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
A day in the life
The Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. Category Sourcing Manager to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives.
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.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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.
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Sr. Category Sourcing Manager, Project Kuiper SPACE
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing
Redmond, WA
Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Are you looking to create value for millions of customers by helping to develop creative assets for Kuiper? Do you want to work at a company where you are the owner, where you are encouraged to build, and where you have the autonomy to push boundaries? Do you have a passion for design and a desire to bring delightful, cutting-edge products and services to life in an entirely new way? This describes your daily journey. Are you ready? Then join us on Project Kuiper.
Do you get excited by aerospace, space exploration, and/or satellites? Do you want to help build solutions at Project Kuiper to transform the space industry? If so, then we would love to talk!
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, and managing supplier performance. Experience working in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with a broad range of cross functional stakeholders will be an advantage.
• Use industry and relevant data analysis, create 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, purchase agreements and others
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers
• Influence suppliers' manufacturing 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 supply
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals
• Drive financial modeling of large and complex deals
• Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers
• Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture and follow-up activity coordination
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
A day in the life
The Kuiper team is looking for a Sr. Category Sourcing Manager to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, and others as needed to execute on Kuiper objectives.
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.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
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.
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Redmond, WA
Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The ideal candidate has experience in global logistics, operations, with extensive experience in ocean transportation modes, regulations, and considerations. This candidate has great business acumen and judgment, analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and most importantly, a proven record of managing ocean programs with exceptional performance metrics for on time and accurate deliveries. They will have a bias toward data driven decision making, be comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple projects, be able to think big and creatively (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
About the team
The Kuiper team is looking for a Senior Logistics Program Manager (Ocean) to support Kuiper global logistic ocean planning and operations, ensuring transportation activities are designed for our customers needs. In this role you will be interacting with both internal and external stakeholders in delivering hardware and commodities against time-bound objectives.
The ideal candidate has experience in global logistics, operations, with extensive experience in ocean transportation modes, regulations, and considerations. This candidate has great business acumen and judgment, analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and most importantly, a proven record of managing ocean programs with exceptional performance metrics for on time and accurate deliveries. They will have a bias toward data driven decision making, be comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple projects, be able to think big and creatively (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Intake ocean and/or inter-modal projects to drive readiness initiatives and detailed execution
- Drive supplier engagement, service enablement and support operational plans
- Lead implementation, process improvement, securely manage logistics processes
- Own capacity planning tools and processes as required for Ocean operations.
- Develop operational metrics to meet business requirements
- Determine key analytics and measures of success and provide data which assesses KPI/SLA adherence to contractual requirements
- Maintain operational visibility to all shipments in transit, escalate to carriers as needed, perform track/trace/claims management for any anomolies
- Review ocean transportation lanes to ensure strategies align with the expected workflow and recommend new transportation lanes as needed
- Provide supplier metrics, measure corrective actions, provide data for business reviews, maintain a metrics dashboard and ensure accurate milestone reporting
- Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to continually lower costs and risks
- Seek opportunities for network optimization through consolidation of freight, streamlining of processes, or creation of mechanisms
- Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestic/international up to 15% of the time
- Ability to work an alternative schedule or perform work during non-standard hours as business needs require
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
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The Kuiper team is looking for a Senior Logistics Program Manager (Ocean) to support Kuiper global logistic ocean planning and operations, ensuring transportation activities are designed for our customers needs. In this role you will be interacting with both internal and external stakeholders in delivering hardware and commodities against time-bound objectives.
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Redmond, WA
Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
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- Drive supplier engagement, service enablement and support operational plans
- Lead implementation, process improvement, securely manage freight and parcel logistics processes
- Own capacity planning tools and processes as required for air operations.
- Develop operational metrics to meet business requirements
- Determine key analytics and measures of success and provide data which assesses KPI/SLA adherence to contractual requirements
- Maintain operational visibility to all shipments in transit, escalate to carriers as needed, perform track/trace/claims management for any anomalies
- Review air transportation lanes to ensure strategies align with the expected workflow and recommend new transportation lanes as needed
- Provide supplier metrics, measure corrective actions, provide data for business reviews, maintain a metrics dashboard and ensure accurate milestone reporting
- Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to continually lower costs and risks
- Seek opportunities for network optimization through consolidation of freight, streamlining of processes, or creation of mechanisms
- Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestic/international up to 15% of the time
- Ability to work an alternative schedule or perform work during non-standard hours as business needs require
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
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We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
The ideal candidate has experience in global logistics, operations, with extensive experience in air transportation modes (freight and parcel), regulations, and considerations. This candidate has great business acumen and judgment, analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and most importantly, a proven record of managing air product within logistics programs, demonstrating exceptional performance metrics for on time and accurate deliveries. They will have a bias toward data driven decision making, be comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple projects, be able to think big and creatively (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a dynamic environment as we build to scale.
Key job responsibilities
- Intake projects and evaluate air product solutions to drive readiness initiatives
- Drive supplier engagement, service enablement and support operational plans
- Lead implementation, process improvement, securely manage freight and parcel logistics processes
- Own capacity planning tools and processes as required for air operations.
- Develop operational metrics to meet business requirements
- Determine key analytics and measures of success and provide data which assesses KPI/SLA adherence to contractual requirements
- Maintain operational visibility to all shipments in transit, escalate to carriers as needed, perform track/trace/claims management for any anomalies
- Review air transportation lanes to ensure strategies align with the expected workflow and recommend new transportation lanes as needed
- Provide supplier metrics, measure corrective actions, provide data for business reviews, maintain a metrics dashboard and ensure accurate milestone reporting
- Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to continually lower costs and risks
- Seek opportunities for network optimization through consolidation of freight, streamlining of processes, or creation of mechanisms
- Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestic/international up to 15% of the time
- Ability to work an alternative schedule or perform work during non-standard hours as business needs require
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
About the team
The Kuiper team is looking for a Senior Logistics Program Manager (Air) to support Kuiper global logistic air freight planning and operations, ensuring transportation activities are designed for our customers needs. In this role you will be interacting with both internal and external stakeholders in delivering hardware and commodities against time-bound objectives.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
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- Plan for multi-modal shipments from end-to-end, owning the 3PL solutions
- Have proven experience in sourcing and pricing transportation, contract matters, KPI/SLA management in all transportation modes, including ocean, air and ground
- Knowledge of global and domestic multi-modal regulations applicable to the transportation and labeling of dangerous goods
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- Optimize and consolidate freight network activity to apply lean logistic principles for cost savings
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- Scale logistics capabilities and capacities to meet Kuiper objectives with increasing volumes
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- Extract insights from data and be able to communicate appropriate triggers and actions
- Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to improve results at continually lower costs and risks
- Prepare and provide data driven reviews to management with a focus on optimizing the supply chain for expediency and security
- Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
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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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
The Kuiper team is looking for a Principal Logistics Transportation Planner to source logistics service providers, create, design and plan processes, systems and the inbound/outbound supply chain transportation to manage domestic and international and third-party logistics services.
The ideal candidate has experience with multi-modal network planning, sourcing logistics suppliers and measuring performance, global logistics, trade and security compliance, Incoterms, legal contracts/work orders, drives operational experience. This leader has great business acumen and judgment, analytical abilities, written and verbal communication skills, and most importantly, a proven record of implementing scalable logistics programs. They will have a bias toward data driven decision making, be comfortable with ambiguity and juggling multiple projects, be able to think big and creatively (while paying careful attention to detail), and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Collect data on all projects with short-middle-long range logistics deliverables
- Plan for multi-modal shipments from end-to-end, owning the 3PL solutions
- Have proven experience in sourcing and pricing transportation, contract matters, KPI/SLA management in all transportation modes, including ocean, air and ground
- Knowledge of global and domestic multi-modal regulations applicable to the transportation and labeling of dangerous goods
- The ability to define transit lanes, complete mapping of the lanes to identify planning gaps, and build SOPs for logistics partners operating within the network
- Optimize and consolidate freight network activity to apply lean logistic principles for cost savings
- Work with Manufacturing Operations and Inventory Management to develop and implement the Kuiper inventory and logistics processes, systems and controls
- Scale logistics capabilities and capacities to meet Kuiper objectives with increasing volumes
- Work with Export Control and Global Trade Services to design processes and systems to ensure regulatory and trade compliance
- Select and manage internal and external third party freight and logistics suppliers
- Have experience with IncoTerms and the review of logistics contracts with Vendors to ensure a favorable outcome for delivering the right services at the right price
- Extract insights from data and be able to communicate appropriate triggers and actions
- Exhibit a constant passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience
- Influence supplier investments in continuous improvement to improve results at continually lower costs and risks
- Prepare and provide data driven reviews to management with a focus on optimizing the supply chain for expediency and security
- Represent Kuiper Supply Chain on cross-functional initiatives.
- Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
A day in the life
A day in the life of a Senior Logistics Transportation Planner includes, but is not limited to, meeting with stakeholders to assess current Plan of Record, setting and maintaining master schedule of all transportation activities, mapping lanes with 3PL providers and aligning closely with Global Trade Compliance and security partners to incorporate best practices in transportation management. This role is expected to benchmark both internally and externally to utilize existing solutions, and design network strategy for any gaps or unique customer requirements.
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.
At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Redmond, WA, USA
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Sr Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager- Project Kuiper , Kuiper Supply Chain Operations & Process Excellence
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing
Redmond, WA
Have you ever wanted to be part of a team who is building industry changing technology? Amazon’s Project Kuiper is long-term initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, foundational knowledge of Military SATCOM needs, U.S. Government satellite communication, National Security Space (NSS) systems, and DoD and Intelligence Community space programs involving GEO, MEO, and proliferated LEO (P-LEO) satellite and ground systems, and related systems used for secure government networking of SATCOM data.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Use industry and relevant data analysis, create and strategic sourcing plans for a technology, business unit, department, or project to help internal customers meet their goals.
• Design a compliant supply chain to meet government customer needs.
• Develop a manufacturing approach which meets government customer needs.
• Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.
• Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture, and follow-up activity coordination.
• 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 leverage industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers.
• Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable supply while complying with relevant government guidelines.
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
• Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers.
• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Management analysis supporting KGS requirements associated with U.S. Government customers.
• Solve complex technical problems related to improvements to the Kuiper program for government users.
• Lead Supply chain discussions, ask probing questions, and work with the team to pull together scoping, schedules, and solutions to issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to peers and leadership on the plans, status, and critical issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to navigate through complex problems, weighing various priorities and options, and managing trades studies and constraints.
A day in the life
The Kuiper team is looking for a government sourcing and manufacturing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, on Kuiper objectives.
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. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
The ideal candidate will have a successful track record developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements and statements of work, foundational knowledge of Military SATCOM needs, U.S. Government satellite communication, National Security Space (NSS) systems, and DoD and Intelligence Community space programs involving GEO, MEO, and proliferated LEO (P-LEO) satellite and ground systems, and related systems used for secure government networking of SATCOM data.
Key job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Use industry and relevant data analysis, create and strategic sourcing plans for a technology, business unit, department, or project to help internal customers meet their goals.
• Design a compliant supply chain to meet government customer needs.
• Develop a manufacturing approach which meets government customer needs.
• Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.
• Effectively lead cross-functional meetings with clear document writing, agenda creation, note capture, and follow-up activity coordination.
• 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 leverage industry developments that benefit Amazon’s customers.
• Prioritize projects and activities to deliver maximum cost reductions and reliable supply while complying with relevant government guidelines.
• Manage cross-functional projects against plans and objectives to meet commitments and goals.
• Evaluate and monitor financial health of critical suppliers.
• Conduct Supply Chain Risk Management analysis supporting KGS requirements associated with U.S. Government customers.
• Solve complex technical problems related to improvements to the Kuiper program for government users.
• Lead Supply chain discussions, ask probing questions, and work with the team to pull together scoping, schedules, and solutions to issues.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to peers and leadership on the plans, status, and critical issues.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to navigate through complex problems, weighing various priorities and options, and managing trades studies and constraints.
A day in the life
The Kuiper team is looking for a government sourcing and manufacturing leader to support business and engineering stakeholders in selecting, developing and managing business relationships with critical technology and service suppliers, on Kuiper objectives.
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. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people.
We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
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