Senior Sourcing Engineer, Capital Equipment and Strategic Sourcing

We are looking for an exceptional Supply Chain leader to build and lead the team that equips our factories.You will commit long lead manufacturing capital equipment ahead of production need, while the Basic qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering - 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in manufacturing, industrial automation, or similar technical environment - 3+ years of experience managing and developing a team, including hiring - Experience managing capital equipment procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling - Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value - Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures that have been adopted across an organization - Experience sourcing capital equipment for a new factory, production line or capacity expansion - 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and specifications to confirm equipment meets operational standards - Experience defining technical requirements, user requirement specifications and acceptance criteria for manufacturing equipment - Experience evaluating manufacturing process capability, including tolerance, cycle time and yield, to inform equipment selection Preferred: - MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business - Experience in automotive, aerospace, battery, automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries - Experience standing up a sourcing or procurement function from zero, including defining scope, writing job descriptions, hiring, and operating without established process - Direct sourcing experience in one or more of: CNC machining centers, gear manufacturing die casting, thixomolding, injection molding, stamping and press lines, stator winding, or automated assembly and test systems - Experience with equipment qualification and acceptance, including FAT, SAT, run-at-rate and PPAP - Experience committing long-lead capital equipment inside standard lead time and managing the resulting schedule risk - Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) - Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications - Experience managing significant capital budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results - Proven ability to influence at senior leadership levels on strategic sourcing and investment decisions - Experience in engineering drawing interpretation in a machining, casting or molding environment - Experience leading equipment design reviews with OEMs and integrators through FAT, SAT and run-at-rate 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, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually