Are you a foodie, with the ability to both think big and dive deep- Does the idea of building a completely new brand in the food space excite you- We are hiring Sourcing Manager to present an exciting range of high quality food products to Amazon India customers, leading upto making India a preferred sourcing hub for food products for Amazon global customers. S/he will be will be responsible for understanding regional preferences of customers, identifying sourcing, negotiating terms and costs, and partnering with teams across Amazon to launch and grow this portfolio. This role will partner with Product Management, Vendor Management, Marketing, Food Safety, Legal, and other teams to offer a range of high quality food products from a sustainable & compliant supplier base. Joining the Amazon team means partnering with a dynamic and creative group who set a high bar for innovation and success in a fast-paced and changing environment, which offers plethora of opportunities to create history.   The primary responsibilities will include:   - Understand the customer requirements and build an exceptional, authoritative and high quality selection of products in food space   - Develop sourcing strategy to support the selection requirements and build a compliant / sustainable supplier base for long term success   - Stay updated on the developments in the commodity market and leverage regulatory / market dynamics to offer great value to stakeholders   - Develop and execute cost saving initiatives to deliver against business objectives. This includes period review of sourcing costs and benchmark with market to remain competitive   - Manage the supplier relationship on an ongoing basis including holding the supplier to quality and compliance requirements as administered by Amazon's product compliance & Food safety norms   - Influence the supplier's manufacturing processes, sourcing and technology decisions in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for all stakeholders   - Regularly monitor & develop supplier performance through scorecard and audit process   - Develop risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies   - Collaborate with other members of the team including Brand Management, Product Management, Marketing, and Instock Management on new products and sourcing strategies.  To be successful in this role, you will:   - Exhibit strong bias for action, successfully develop important strategic & sustainable sourcing partners across many product categories in food space   - Demonstrate strong ownership and entrepreneurial drive   - Have a high level of curiosity, and be excited by the prospect of diving deep into varied product categories, each with their own unique characteristics   - Possess a strong analytical ability combined with a comfort with ambiguity and excellent understanding of the food supply chain   - Partner with multiple teams internally, earning their trust and collaborating successfully   - Successfully negotiate beneficial terms, establish and grow a P&L   - Identify opportunities to develop better processes and scale   - Think big about the long term strategy   - Show ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills   - Love food & be excited by the idea of foraging for and uncovering unique finds  Basic Qualifications:   - Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Food technology   - Excellent communication skills   - 7+ years of food sourcing and negotiating experience   - Experience in sourcing of commodity products for global retailer or packaged food company   - Strong understanding of the food supply chain, commodity market, regulatory requirements and supplier base   - Proven track record for cultivating strong relationships with key supplier stakeholders that have resulted in high customer satisfaction   - Strong proficiency in Excel   Preferred Qualifications:   - MBA or Masters degree   - Ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases   - Strong bias for action and "get it done" attitude   - Ability to prioritize across multiple competing priorities   - Thrives in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic goals are driven in parallel   - An ability to build strong internal relationships across Amazon and influence others   - Experience in building out a private label program in a retail environment

Bangalore

Amazon - Sourcing Manager - Food Products 

Amazon - Sourcing Manager - Food Products  ,Job Description for Amazon - Sourcing Manager - Food Products  in Amazon in  Bangalore for (6-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Amazon - Sourcing Manager - Food Products  in Amazon in  Bangalore for (6-12) years of experience. Apply Now!