Drimva

Amazon

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

$148K–$200K

N.Reading, MA +2 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 8, 2026

Location
N.Reading, MA
Seattle, WA
N.reading, MA
Experience
6+ years developing, negotiating, and executing business agreements; 6+ years in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high-volume, global manufacturing environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field, or equivalent experience.

About the job

Develops and executes global sourcing strategies for motors and actuators used in robotics, managing supplier relationships, technical requirements, cost, quality, and supply-chain risks.

What you'll do

  • Define category sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business goals, translating technical specifications into sourcing plans.
  • Identify, negotiate with, and manage suppliers; optimize cost, mitigate risk, reduce lead times, and oversee supplier performance.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, operations, and program teams to meet technical, cost, quality, and capability targets.

What they ask for

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

Nice to have

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

Pay

147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually (base salary); 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually (base salary)

Tools

servo motors, BLDC motors, integrated motor-drive systems, robotic linear and rotary actuators, precision gear reduction technologies

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 6, 2026 (UTC)