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Sr. Devices Business Manager, Devices Business Management
Amazon.comUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2025
💰 $220,200/yr($133,200/yr – $220,200/yr)
About the role
The Business Manager is the relationship owner for the Amazon Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Device Manufacturing Services suppliers that provide co-development resources, procure components, design, manufacture and test digital devices in the Emerging Products space
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the sourcing, selection, contract negotiation and management of one or more EMS suppliers in alignment with the overarching EMS strategy and within the Integrated Management System. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in Engr. Services, Line Readiness, Quality, Business Management, Contract management and adherence, delivery, cost and social responsibility.
- Actively engage the Device Operations and Engineering organizations with the EMS suppliers on one or more products/product lines to achieve the programmatic objectives.
- Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of the relationship and drive multifunctional teams relative to EMS Suppliers involvement.
- Leading the EMS supplier Performance Management and leading cross-functional business reviews.
This requires that the Business Manager be both an advocate for the supplier within Lab126 and be their harshest critic to ensure the best possible performance. Upon success, the Business Manager will instill a forward-thinking collaborative and mutually-beneficial long-term relationship with a holistic point of view, not just a product or single supplier perspective – a business owner
Technical - Solid understanding of the EMS supplier landscape and capabilities in addition to Digital Device technologies and manufacturing / testing methodologies. Drive EMS Supplier relationships to ensure Amazon content is integrated in a way that supports our brand.
Negotiation Skills – Lead all commercial discussions related to EMS relationships. Able to negotiate best in class contract pricing, terms and conditions on large contracts with suppliers who are exceptionally skilled at protecting thin margins. Exercise good judgement in knowing when and how best to address issues or drive change.
Contract Management – Ensure that the suppliers execute and adhere to the contracts and renegotiate whenever possible to realize benefits from bundling work with Strategic Suppliers. This is not limited to dollars but being able to protect Amazon’s bottom line in all aspects – IP, indemnity, confidentiality, etc. as these are all crucial to how Amazon is able to have successful launches (products that “wow” the customer). In the case of an EMS relationship ensure that the contracts protect Amazon’s brand and meet customer requirements.
Financial – Responsible for managing the business relationship including contracts, pricing, terms and conditions and claims. Must be an effective negotiator. The value of these supplier engagements can reach the billion-dollar level.
Relationship Builder – Have the ability to engage, influence and arbitrate both the supplier and the Lab126 stakeholder organizations at the operational and Sr. Executive levels. Build excellent business cases and have executive presence.
About the team
Devices Business Management (DBM) is responsible for the business relationship with the EMS Suppliers. The DBM team is structured by Business Managers, CapEx Business Managers, Advanced Sourcing, Strategy leads and Implementation lead based in in different geographies. The team collaborates cross functionally with Product Operations, Engineering, Quality, legal and Finance throughout product life cycle to innovate, design for cost and quality ensuring timely delivery
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- - 5+ years of program or project management experience
- - 5+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- - 7+ years of supply chain experience, including managing suppliers and leading supply chain sourcing processes
- - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving standardization
- - Experience defining program execution requirements, and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- - Excellent negotiation and executive supplier management skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the sourcing, selection, contract negotiation and management of one or more EMS suppliers in alignment with the overarching EMS strategy and within the Integrated Management System. Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in Engr. Services, Line Readiness, Quality, Business Management, Contract management and adherence, delivery, cost and social responsibility.
- Actively engage the Device Operations and Engineering organizations with the EMS suppliers on one or more products/product lines to achieve the programmatic objectives.
- Lead the commercial and contractual aspects of the relationship and drive multifunctional teams relative to EMS Suppliers involvement.
- Leading the EMS supplier Performance Management and leading cross-functional business reviews.
This requires that the Business Manager be both an advocate for the supplier within Lab126 and be their harshest critic to ensure the best possible performance. Upon success, the Business Manager will instill a forward-thinking collaborative and mutually-beneficial long-term relationship with a holistic point of view, not just a product or single supplier perspective – a business owner
Technical - Solid understanding of the EMS supplier landscape and capabilities in addition to Digital Device technologies and manufacturing / testing methodologies. Drive EMS Supplier relationships to ensure Amazon content is integrated in a way that supports our brand.
Negotiation Skills – Lead all commercial discussions related to EMS relationships. Able to negotiate best in class contract pricing, terms and conditions on large contracts with suppliers who are exceptionally skilled at protecting thin margins. Exercise good judgement in knowing when and how best to address issues or drive change.
Contract Management – Ensure that the suppliers execute and adhere to the contracts and renegotiate whenever possible to realize benefits from bundling work with Strategic Suppliers. This is not limited to dollars but being able to protect Amazon’s bottom line in all aspects – IP, indemnity, confidentiality, etc. as these are all crucial to how Amazon is able to have successful launches (products that “wow” the customer). In the case of an EMS relationship ensure that the contracts protect Amazon’s brand and meet customer requirements.
Financial – Responsible for managing the business relationship including contracts, pricing, terms and conditions and claims. Must be an effective negotiator. The value of these supplier engagements can reach the billion-dollar level.
Relationship Builder – Have the ability to engage, influence and arbitrate both the supplier and the Lab126 stakeholder organizations at the operational and Sr. Executive levels. Build excellent business cases and have executive presence.
About the team
Devices Business Management (DBM) is responsible for the business relationship with the EMS Suppliers. The DBM team is structured by Business Managers, CapEx Business Managers, Advanced Sourcing, Strategy leads and Implementation lead based in in different geographies. The team collaborates cross functionally with Product Operations, Engineering, Quality, legal and Finance throughout product life cycle to innovate, design for cost and quality ensuring timely delivery
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
- - 5+ years of program or project management experience
- - 5+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- - 7+ years of supply chain experience, including managing suppliers and leading supply chain sourcing processes
- - Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving standardization
- - Experience defining program execution requirements, and using data and metrics to determine improvements
- - Excellent negotiation and executive supplier management skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively
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