Sourcing Manager

Amazon is hiring a Sourcing Manager in Shenzhen, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SQL, Tableau and sourcing.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Manage global sourcing processes, vendor relationships, and supply chain continuous improvement for Amazon Private Brands.

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Would you like to be part of an organization that is developing a pipeline of leaders in a growing, highly innovative, global business? Are you passionate about driving continuous improvement? Are you curious about Amazon’s business expansion in international markets and do you want to be a part of it? Do you get excited working with a highly diverse group of colleagues in multiple countries? If yes, Amazon Private Brands Global Sourcing is the right fit for you.

Getting interested – please read on!

For those with an interest in Amazon’s Private Brands business, the Sourcing Manager role provides an exciting opportunity to dive deep into data, work with suppliers across the globe, uncover defects and process improvement opportunities, and design and implement long-term solutions in collaboration with product, quality, operations, transportation, and customer service teams. This role will be responsible for executing and improving the best practices in Global Sourcing. The interaction touches almost every aspect of Amazon worldwide, including retail, operations, legal, product compliance, transportation, tax, treasury, accounting, graphic design, customer service, public relations etc. The talented individual will be able to manage the global sourcing process from A to Z including product planning, vendor / item set-up and maintenance, pricing, packaging, assortments and vendor relations. The ability to work in a demanding but collegial, team-oriented environment is a must. Data analytical skills with SQL/Tableau and project management experience are both pluses, as is previous management experience. Both domestic and international travel may be necessary.

Key job responsibilities
- Creation of category vendor management and sourcing strategy for one or more categories
- Drive continuous cost optimization
- Conduct supplier management
- Partner with the cross functional teams for first class product development
- Identify defects and develop scalable processes/tech solutions to address and accelerate our Private Label business.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve tools and productivity.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA or advanced engineering degree is preferred;
- 5+ years in product management/product development/global sourcing/business development/project management is required;
- Experience in interacting with suppliers in different geographies are required;
- Self-motivated and results driven;
- High attention to detail, comfortable with “hands-on” management of tasks, and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously;
- Demonstrated data-driven decision making and quantitative analysis skills;
- Proficient in Excel and SQL;
- Experience of managing large data set;
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) at an advanced level
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on tight deadlines
- Experience building and analyzing cost/benefit scenarios and business cases and communicating results throughout the organization
- Experience in Tableau, QuickSight and Power BI are preferred.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

How we rate this

Sourcing Manager at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Sourcing Manager is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in CN, 44, Shenzhen.
The job was posted on October 26, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

SourcingVendor ManagementProject ManagementSupply ChainSQLTableau

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