Sr. Raw Materials Manager, Amazon Private Brands

Amazon Private Brands is seeking a Senior Global Raw Material Manager to lead their worldwide textile quality and supplier relationships. This role combines technical expertise in textile engineering with strategic supplier management, focusing on ensuring premium quality across all Softlines Private Brands textiles. The position offers unique challenges in managing global mill relationships, implementing quality control systems, and driving continuous improvement in fabric production.

The ideal candidate will leverage their deep textile industry experience to oversee quality metrics, develop supplier relationships, and implement process improvements across the global supply chain. They will work closely with Fabric R&D Managers, Product Developers, and Garment quality engineers to maintain Amazon's high-quality standards.

This role provides an opportunity to impact Amazon's Private Brands division directly, requiring both technical expertise and strategic thinking. The position involves international travel to supplier locations, offering hands-on involvement in quality assurance and process improvement. The successful candidate will join Amazon's customer-obsessed culture while playing a crucial role in maintaining product quality standards across global operations.

Key aspects include managing KPI metrics, conducting root cause analysis, establishing supplier relationships, and implementing quality control measures. The role requires a combination of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong relationship management skills, making it ideal for experienced professionals looking to impact a global scale operation.