Procurement Manager, Cost Engineering

World's most customer-centric company building and extending Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics
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Description For Procurement Manager, Cost Engineering

Amazon, the world's leading customer-centric company, is seeking a Procurement Manager specializing in Cost Engineering to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in optimizing Amazon's extensive network of Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations through strategic value engineering initiatives.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of procurement, engineering, and value optimization. You'll be responsible for developing comprehensive cost models, driving value engineering initiatives, and collaborating with multiple teams across Amazon's global operations. The role requires expertise in analyzing complex supply chain scenarios and implementing cost-effective solutions.

As a Procurement Manager, you'll work with diverse stakeholders, from engineering teams to suppliers, to identify innovative solutions and optimize costs while maintaining Amazon's high standards of quality and efficiency. You'll leverage your technical expertise to evaluate supplier quotations, prepare negotiation strategies, and drive value-based decisions that impact Amazon's operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, combined with practical experience in procurement and value engineering. You'll need to demonstrate excellent analytical skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to influence decisions at all organizational levels. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies in robotics, packaging, and material handling equipment, making it an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about innovation in supply chain operations.

Working at Amazon means being part of a company that's constantly pushing boundaries and making history. You'll join a team that values customer obsession, ownership, and bias for action. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on Amazon's operational efficiency while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Responsibilities For Procurement Manager, Cost Engineering

  • Develop overall procurement value engineering roadmap
  • Establish should-costing for procurement categories
  • Prepare bottom-up cost models and should-cost targets
  • Support preparation and evaluation of call for tenders
  • Ensure supplier quotations meet 'should cost' estimates
  • Advise on cost and value impact of specification changes
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers for product innovations
  • Drive value engineering initiatives in procurement categories

Requirements For Procurement Manager, Cost Engineering

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from Tier 1 Institute
  • 2+ years of program or project management experience
  • 1+ years of supply chain experience
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Expertise in software programs for cost management and value engineering
  • Good IT systems knowledge
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Wide knowledge of Packaging/Robotics/Freight and associated benchmark technologies
  • Demonstrated should costing and value engineering experience

Benefits For Procurement Manager, Cost Engineering

  • Workplace accommodations available for disabilities
  • Inclusive culture

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