Supply Chain Specialist

•       Assists with managing supplier relationships and escalation points and manages product sourcing strategy including planning, cost targets, contract negotiations, coordination with management, marketing, and business strategy teams. •       Continuously drive cost savings and process improvement opportunities, present and implement the initiatives and its progress •       Support business continuity, and lead pricing competitiveness, quality and operational flexibility across major projects •       Work across stakeholders, cross-functional teams and 3rd parties to ensure that products are compliant to all relevant standards and certifications required for target markets •       Work with sales and marketing teams to analyze supply and demand, product market environments, and to identify opportunities, challenges and risk mitigation. •       Assists with managing the vendor relationships in cost/contract negotiation, business strategy planning, capacity utilization review, and NPI project ramp up. •       Coordinate with Engineering and oversee all aspects of multiple projects including the requirement, project schedule and supply availability to ensure products are optimized for cost, supply chain flexibility and efficiency •       Drive full awareness of alternative product and process changes, which will impact supply chain and manufacture. •       Sourcing the commodities to ensure continuity of supply chain, operational flexibility and high quality. •       Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure that products are compliant to all relevant standards and have all country certifications required for sale in the target markets   Requirements Experience in contract manufacture operations preferred Demonstrated business communication skills, including but not limited to verbal and written communication skills, the ability to communicate effectively over the phone and interpersonal skills Previous experience with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) preferred New graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business major preferred Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Commuter benefits Disability insurance We also have a perfect location for all types of commuters: AMAX is located right between I-680 and I-880. Warm Springs/South Fremont BART station and bus stops are within a 10-minute walking distance. 5 grocery stores, 6+ coffee/tea places, and numerous restaurants within 1 mile. Feel free to try the delicious fusions or grab your daily groceries after work! About AMAX Established in 1979, AMAX is a globally recognized leader in GPU-accelerated IT infrastructure, specializing in transforming standard IT systems into advanced, high-performance computing solutions. Catering to industries such as AI, cloud computing, autonomous vehicles, and high-performance computing, AMAX has set benchmarks in innovation, including pioneering liquid-cooled HPC systems for the semiconductor industry. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, AMAX offers end-to-end services from design and manufacturing to deployment. Committed to addressing the growing demands of AI, AMAX delivers advanced solutions that help organizations achieve their technology goal and drive progress on a global scale. To learn more about AMAX’s advanced AI solutions, visit amax.com. Join Us Become part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your technical expertise and innovative thinking. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of what’s possible in the hardware industry. AMAX is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, gender, or other legally protected characteristics.