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Amazon is hiring a HW Commodity Specialist III - AMZ8829.20 in Seattle, WA. It is a full-time role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 2 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The advertised pay is $147,900–$200,100 a year. Amazon has 539 other openings in the US, 117 of them in Seattle, WA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 26 Operations openings in Seattle, WA today; the typical one asks for 4 years and advertises about $140,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Amazon advertises $147,900 to $200,100 a year, a midpoint of $174,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 72% of the 47 operations jobs in Washington that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $130,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Washington tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Amazon has 540 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 36 states. Most are in software & IT (180), data & AI (84) and operations (82). The biggest locations are Seattle, WA (118), Bellevue, WA (40) and Arlington, VA (35). 1% of them are remote, 11% are open to entry-level candidates and 6% show pay. We collect Amazon's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Amazon Jobs), never from job boards or agencies.
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Position: HW Commodity Specialist III - AMZ8829.20
Location: Seattle, WA
Multiple Positions Available:
1. Develop negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives
and achieve sustainable relationships with strategic suppliers
pertaining to Electrical/Control sub-systems for data centers or other
mission critical facilities
2. Create and execute strategic sourcing projects that will support the
teams’ development of an end-to-end sourcing plan globally.
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions,
and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for
both organizations by leveraging the growth of Amazon's spend.
3. Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working
with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement
on contract terms and conditions.
4. Analyze and determine cost reduction opportunities by leveraging
volumes, optimizing the supplier base and reducing total cost of
ownership.
5. Analyze and understand data to create accurate forecasting.
6. Lead sourcing engagements and competitive bidding (RFI, RFQ, and
RFP).
7. Work with our team and business partners for the creation and
continuous improvement of supply chain.
8. Track internal metrics for executing projects and sourcing plans.
9. Make optimal trade-offs between schedule, resources, and scope,
and apply advanced technical and business knowledge to address
major risks, challenges, and obstacles.
10. Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly
influence the cross-company project development and delivery
processes and standards.
11. Domestic and international travel up to 25% to perform role
responsibilities may be required
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $147900 - $200100)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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Basic qualifications
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field followed by 5 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Must have the following experience:
1) 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with tech and nontech teams
2) 2 years of supply chain experience
3) 2 years of program or project management experience
4) 2 years of cross-functional project delivery experience
5) 2 years of experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
The pay range for this position in Seattle, WA is $147900 - $200100 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Washington Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
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Preferred qualifications
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
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.
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