Sr. Global Category Manager - Motors and Actuators, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team

Sr. Global Category Manager – Motors and Actuators, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team

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Amazon’s Robotic Delivery & Packaging Innovation (RDPI) organization, located in the greater Boston area with hubs in Seattle and Europe, designs, tests, and builds autonomous robots and packaging automation solutions. The RDPI Supply Chain team sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics and automation technologies, supporting global fulfillment and transportation solutions. We are seeking a Sr. Global Category Manager with deep expertise in electric motors, precision motion systems, and actuator integration for robotic platforms to lead strategic sourcing of motors and actuators for electric, BLDC, and integrated motor‑drive systems.

• Serve as the technical subject‑matter expert for the motors and actuators category, leveraging engineering background to develop deep understanding of technology, architecture, and manufacturing processes.
• Translate complex technical specifications into clear sourcing strategies that consider efficiency, availability, scalability, and risk.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business goals.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships and complex contracts.
• Drive global initiatives to design multi‑region supply chains that optimize cost, mitigate risk, and reduce lead time.
• Own supplier performance management through scorecards and business reviews with senior stakeholders.
• Travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally (approximately 25%).
• Lead large‑scale initiatives spanning multiple teams and geographies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to define technical requirements and ensure sourcing strategies meet cost, quality, and capability targets.

• 6+ years of developing, negotiating, and executing business agreements.
• Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level.
• Experience managing programs across cross‑functional teams, building processes, and coordinating release schedules.
• Experience with technology transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high‑volume, global manufacturing environment.

• Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations.
• Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave Options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

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