Junior Commodity Manager

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full‑time employment opportunity with Amazon. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through Amazon’s approved 3rd party Direct Source provider for the duration of the specified project and will not be an employee of Amazon.

• We are looking for an entry‑level Commodity Manager for this role to serve as a foundational member of the procurement team, supporting the execution of daily supply chain operations while developing core competencies in supplier management, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration
• This position provides hands‑on exposure to the full procurement lifecycle from supplier research and quote management through purchase order execution and performance tracking under the mentorship of experienced commodity managers
• Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with Excel and procurement systems, and a genuine commitment to learning industry best practices
• The intern or junior commodity manager will build a solid foundation in supplier relationship management, cost analysis, and supply chain problem‑solving that prepares them for advancement into more strategic commodity management responsibilities
• Primary focus of this resource will be GA / Sustaining and KTLO Programs and Agile / ECO management

• Maintain and update supplier contact databases and procurement records
• Create and organize purchase requisitions in procurement systems
• Track purchase order status and update internal tracking spreadsheets
• File and organize supplier documentation (certifications, agreements, quotes)
• Prepare basic reports and presentations for team meetings
• Schedule meetings between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Send routine emails to suppliers requesting quotes, delivery updates, or documentation
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and delivery confirmations
• Coordinate sample requests and shipments between suppliers and engineering teams
• Assist in scheduling supplier calls and take meeting notes
• Respond to basic supplier inquiries under supervision

• Use Excel to create simple pivot tables and charts for spend analysis
• Track and report on‑time delivery metrics by supplier
• Compile supplier performance data for monthly reviews
• Help maintain pricing databases and cost comparison spreadsheets
• Generate basic spend reports by category or supplier
• Research potential new suppliers online and compile contact information
• Gather industry pricing benchmarks from public sources
• Create comparison matrices for supplier capabilities
• Research material specifications and industry standards
• Compile competitive intelligence on commodity trends

• Shadow senior commodity managers during supplier negotiations
• Participate in cross‑functional team meetings as a note‑taker
• Assist with RFQ (Request for Quote) package preparation
• Support supplier onboarding activities by collecting required documentation

• Track supplier quality metrics and flag issues to senior team members
• Help organize supplier audit schedules and documentation
• Maintain compliance checklists for supplier certifications
• Assist in collecting corrective action responses from suppliers
• Update quality scorecards with data provided by quality teams

• Support cost reduction initiatives by gathering data and quotes
• Assist with supplier consolidation projects
• Help track savings opportunities identified by the team
• Participate in cross‑functional project meetings
• Create simple project status trackers in Excel

• Complete internal training on procurement systems and policies
• Learn company‑specific commodity strategies and supplier base
• Attend supplier visits and manufacturing site tours
• Participate in professional development workshops
• Build knowledge of technical specifications for assigned commodities

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Amazon.

The pay range that Tundra in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $32.65/hour - $37.00/hour.

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