Sr. Procurement Sustainability Mgr-Strategic Engagement and Partnership , Global Procurement Sustainability, GPO

Lead Amazon's Sustainability Transformation as our Strategic Engagement and Partnership Program ManagerAre you a visionary leader driven to create positive change? Join our dynamic Global Sustainability team and spearhead the creation and implementation of Amazon's GPS Strategic Engagement and partnership initiatives. As our Program Manager for ESG, you will have the opportunity to drive transformative strategies that position Amazon as a force for good, elevating our social, economic, and environmental impact worldwide through best practices in sustainability and supplier diversity.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with Cross-Functional leaders: You will partner with leaders across Amazon's Worldwide Operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, Public Policy, and more. Leverage your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns that advance our ESG agenda. Work closely with communications, policy, and marketing teams to craft compelling executive-level content, ensure policy alignment, and amplify our impact at key supplier diversity and ESG activations and initiatives.Champion Innovative Supplier Diversity: You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. Identify and onboard impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide. Showcase your strategic skills as you streamline processes, track KPIs, and proactively mitigate risks. Partners with advocacy organizations to execute this.Elevate Amazon's Sustainability Leadership: As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities Mission To accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement. Business Operations Driving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact. , you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearhead high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives that solidify our reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Leverage your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise to build buy-in and engagement for our sustainability vision.Thrive in a Dynamic, Purpose-Driven Environment: This role will challenge you to excel in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting. Your ability to navigate complexity, think critically, and drive operational excellence will be key to your success. If you're a visionary leader passionate about creating sustainable impact, we want to hear from you.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field• 3+ years of experience in program management or supply chain operations• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project managementPreferred Qualifications:• 5+ years of program management experience• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills• Experience with ESG initiatives and sustainability strategies• Lean/Six Sigma expertise• Expertise in financial/inventory management software• Branding, marketing, high-impact content creation skills, and story tellingThis role requires relocation to one of Amazon's global hubs. Are you ready to transform sustainability at scale and leave an enduring impact? Apply now!Key job responsibilitiesAs a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Amazon's operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, and Public Policy. Leveraging your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you will align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns to advance the company's ESG agenda.You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. This will involve identifying and onboarding impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide, streamlining processes, tracking KPIs, and proactively mitigating risks. You will partner with advocacy organizations to execute this vision.As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities, you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearheading high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives, you will solidify the company's reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise will be crucial in building buy-in and engagement for Amazon's sustainability vision.A day in the lifeAs an Engagement and Partnerships Sr. Mgr, you'll lead Amazon's efforts to increase awareness, adoption, and compliance with its Supply Chain Standards and ESG frameworks. Your day involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic engagement plans for key stakeholders, including suppliers, advocacy groups, associations, and academic institutions. You'll host informational sessions, analyze supplier data, prepare thought leadership content, and monitor industry trends to position Amazon as a leader in responsible supply chain management. Throughout, you'll leverage your communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills to drive positive impact and build Amazon's reputation as a force for good.About the teamTeam MissionTo accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement. Business OperationsDriving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree ...

Sr. Operations Manager

Our Sr. Operations Managers responsible for all budgetary, people development and operations objectives. The Sr. Operations Managers is responsible for all aspects of operation or functions at the site. Additional responsibilities include managing and leading a team of Operations and Area Managers, coaching and mentoring the team to ensure performance objectives are met, building positive employee relations and building leadership bench strength within the Fulfillment Center.Responsibilities:• Drives creation of quality initiatives, process change initiatives and other Lean initiatives to enable their functional area and ultimately the FC to meet and exceed business plan.• Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of either Inbound or Outbound operations.• Will set and clarify requirements and expectations for Operations and Area Managers. Measures performance, provides feedback, and holds Ops Managers accountable for their performance and the performance of their departments.• Leverages the Operations and Area Managers by sourcing and nurturing ideas, and rolling them into the creation of improvement plans for the functional area.• Takes proactive steps to ensure that best practices are shared across all departments, shifts and among the network.• Works closely with support staff (HR, Finance, Facilities, Safety, IT and other Sr. Operations Managers) to build and secure support and resources for projects and initiatives in their area, as well as providing needed support and resources for other staff initiatives.Additional Job Elements:• Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head• Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length• Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily• Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned• Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, gangways safely and without limitation)BASIC QUALIFICATIONSA completed Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universityUS citizen or permanent resident7+ years direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environmentExperience with performance metrics and process improvement and Lean techniquesExperience with the full staffing lifecycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions and terminationsCandidates must be flexible to work a variety of hours as business demands, including overnight, weekends and holidays ...

Category Manager, Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon's Global Procurement Organization tackles business challenges that help internal customers with innovative procurement strategies. We create value in the supply chain, strive for optimization, and act with one global voice and vision. The Category team owns the strategic relationships with suppliers & internal stakeholders. The team identifies & leads strategic sourcing activities to lower overall total cost of ownership for Amazon operations, ensuring equipment & service availability meet business owner requirements. The team develops & negotiates framework agreements to reduce risk & support local teams in project specific needs relevant to category. This role in the facility services team will have broad responsibility to define the procurement strategy for the janitorial category, sourcing vendors and innovative tools and processes to support a large network of Amazon stakeholders across multiple business lines. Key job responsibilities- Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with regional senior leadership- Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance- Lead supplier performance management including improving sustainability & social responsibility- Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategiesA day in the life- Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line - Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgroundsAbout the teamThe GPO janitorial category objective is to provide a hygienic, pleasant, and safe environment for associates, staff, suppliers, visitors and guests. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Sr. Global Supply Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Power and Cooling (PAC) Procurement and Supply Chain

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. This position is located in Austin, TX or Seattle, WA.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative that will shape the future of AWS and the data center liquid cooling industry. In this role you will manage the end to end supply chain of liquid cooling products and technology that serve AWS global demand. You will work very closely with Data Center Engineering team, collaborate with Technical Program and Product Managers and other cross functional teams, and lead the supply chain development for liquid cooling development and deployment of advanced cloud infrastructure solutions. You will maintain unconstrained supply on a global scale for liquid cooling category and work with internal customers and business partners to understand demand signals and drive the appropriate supply strategies to deliver continuity of supply.Join our fun, highly-motivated team of professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Apply now to be a part of this transformative journey! Key job responsibilities- Develop and execute the global supply chain strategy to deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs.- Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including sourcing, logistics, inventory and lead time management, and supplier relationships. - Develop procurement process and drive continuous improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency, agility, and resilience.- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product managers, quality, demand planning team. - Support liquid cooling product roadmap development, influence supplier and technology selection, and make optimal supply chain decisions that provide the most benefit to AWS.- Proactively manage and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted product delivery. - Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts such as statement of work, global procurement agreement, to achieve the best contract terms for AWS. - Identify and implement innovative supply chain technologies and best practices to drive supply chain flexibility and resiliency to meet AWS business requirements.A day in the lifeEach day you will interact with external supply base and different internal teams responsible for engineering, product development, finance, integration, and operation of these complex technology programs. You prioritize your activities to support data center product development and delivery, identify and resolve problems and blockers, and focus on the actions that are most impactful for business success.About the teamWe are a fun team with highly motivated professionals who work hard, have fun, and make history. Our Team Mission is: Establish a resilient, innovative, and competitively advantaged supply chain that accelerates the time-to-market for liquid cooling products. Deliver high-quality liquid cooling solutions to our customers in a timely manner and at optimal costs. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWSAWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship and Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or relative technical field or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a college degree- 7+ years experience in global supply chain management, program management, sourcing and supplier relationship management, owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership - Experience in technology, manufacturing industry or data center procurement- Proven track record of delivering complex, global supply chain initiatives- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills- Collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment- Passion for driving innovation and making a meaningful impact ...

Seasonal Material Handler , Non Inventory

The Non-Inventory Material Handler will work with Non-Inventory Receivers and Site Procurement Managers to help maintain inventories and support operations. Non-Inventory Material Handler will support operations by maintaining the distribution of products throughout the fulfillment center. The Material Handler will maintain in-process inventory from market to mini market. Additionally, the Material Handler will assist in the management of pallets, Go-Carts, black pallet sleeves, and other various non-inventoried goods.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent• Must be willing and able to work all shifts• Must be willing and able to work overtime as required • Experience using computers, specifically Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) • Must be able to lift up to 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours • Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach• Must be able to continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs)Preferred qualifications• Previous Non-Inventory Material Handler experience • Self motivated• Strong organizational skills • Problem solving and decision making skills• Helpful attitude toward co-workers and management team• Detail oriented• Excellent communication skills ...

Sr. Program Manager, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. The Business Development and Strategic Integration (BDSI) Team under the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) is looking for a dynamic, organized and self-starter Sr. Program Manager to help us build and expand on our change management process for GPO. This role, reporting to the Head of BDSI, is responsible for executing strategies and business integrations to deliver on the GPOs most critical goals.The ideal candidate has vast experience in Program Management with specific focus on complex Global Integrations, M&A or Business Development. They posses a broad skill set including analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strategic conceptualization skills, strong influencing skills, deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for creating an exceptional experience for our customers. You will work with business and tech teams of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent the team. This person must also be customer-obsessed with strong self-motivation and project/product management skills.In this role, your key responsibilities will be:-Executing the global BDSI strategy.-Own relationships with various business teams around the globe.-Think big and invent new meaningful ways to improve GPOs brand, reach and scale.-Demonstration of bringing multiple complex projects to successful completion is required.-Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams.-Experience defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics.-Experience building processes, project planning, and schedules.-Experience using PM tools (i.e., Asana, MS Project, etc.).-Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.-Approximately 30% travelBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Program Manager, Global Procurement Central Services, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

The Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS) AMER team is seeking a Program Manager to drive key initiatives across our global organization. This role manages the integration of building launches, site type retrofits, and site decommissions. In addition, the role focuses on cost reduction and process improvement projects for the GPCS AMER team. You will work cross functionally across Global Procurement Operations (GPO) pillars including Category Management, Supplier Management, and Site Procurement while partnering with operations and suppliers to balance risk and efficiency in our global supply chain. This role will be required to invent and simplify and continually rethink how we manage inventory and execute our processes.The Global Procurement Central Services (GPCS), reporting into the Global Procurement Organization (GPO), ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. This includes securing the constant flow of packaging goods and services, supplied at the best overall value to the business on a day to day basis, Blanket Purchase Order management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) bridging ownership, Accounts Payable invoice hold resolution, site launch support, and escalation management. GPCS currently provides these services for ~1600 sites across 15 countries. The team has two divisions: GPCS AMER and GPCS EMEA. Key job responsibilities- Facilitate the integration of building launches, site type retrofits, and site decommissions for the execution portion of the GPCS Amer team.- Oversee the adoption and improvement of standard work.- Implement measurement controls (metrics and reports) for launch initiatives - Work with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems - Work with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth and scalability of the business- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customers- Manage stakeholder relationships and internal processes, and define standards - Manage multiple complex cross-regional and cross-functional projects end-to-end- Monitor Launch metrics, and report on the status of key objectives through MBRs- Develop, execute, and drive scalable programs, standard work initiatives, and adoption across multiple organizations and teams- Partner with internal teams to identify problems and real-time solutions, including data analytics and reportingAbout the teamThe GPCS team is a global team responsible for ordering, forecasting, and demand planning for non-inventory goods and services. We prioritize our operations customers while developing strong relationships with suppliers, and key stakeholders across the Global Procurement Organization and other Amazon businesses. Our team centralizes non-inventory processes in order to drive standardization, cost reduction, and efficiencies, and operates on a 24/7 basis to provide consistent support to stakeholders. Please reach out to the hiring manager for additional details.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of program or project management experience- 2+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Bachelor's degree ...

Site Procurement Manager - Dupont, WA

As a Site Procurement Manager for the Amazon Fulfillment Center team, you will serve as the bridge between centralized Procurement and the building leadership. You will own the site’s indirect procurement operation responsibilities at a site level, including vendor management of 3rd party service providers, purchase order management, and inventory management. You will lead supplier management KPI and metrics reporting, and work with stakeholders to find and understand deviation and improvement areas. You will provide procurement leadership and align with the building leadership team to drive efficiencies and improvements at the site(s).• Provide procurement operations support for the fulfillment center, including supplier management (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow, and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transaction and expediting support. • Lead and develop team of non-Inventory associates to ensure building has adequate resources and is set up for success.• Develop deep knowledge of non-inventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices• Manage and drive safety compliance for non-inventory teams during day-to-day activities and partner with regional/local safety teams for safety issues and escalations at the site level.• Manage KPI to measure, control and benchmark procurement processes including creation of recurring metrics reports to drive improvements for the Operations network• Develop relationship across the building and network to ensure best practices are being shared and implemented• Align with internal customers, Finance and Procurement Operations to understand budgetary targets by building and develop methods of measuring and defining savings, value and other category metrics• Assist Finance and internal customers to determine budgets and maintenance for blanket PO management.• Using input from the category team, build the category metrics model to track and monitor performance in relationship to the category strategy, such as supplier scorecard and other site audits on 3P services.• Measure actual vs planned savings; as savings trends are identified, own action plans to meet goals and develop solutions• Work in partnership both internally and with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to provide Procurement support to the Operations network• Develop and implement ways to measure suppliers to drive continuous performance improvement on behalf of Amazon• Coordinate the demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor and janitorial services, etc.• Partner with AP, Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issues• Support the centralized Procurement team (iSChOC), and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) Pillars, including ProcOps, Category, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Procurement Excellence, Reusables, Technology, and PMO.• Work is done in a warehouse environment that requires frequent walking around the building. You should feel comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures as many buildings have dock doors that open throughout shifts.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- • 1+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience- • 1+ years of employee and performance management experience- • 3+ years of supply chain experience- • 3+ years of supply chain operations experience- • Bachelor's degree, or 2+ years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience- • Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management ...

Procurement and Strategy Manager, Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP)

Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is seeking a Procurement & Strategy Manager to work within the Vendor Sourcing and Management team. This role will focus on supporting small to large vendor negotiations through the use of new and existing data analysis tools and will be key to expanding capabilities in advanced modeling and sensitivity analysis. They will directly and indirectly support multiple concurrent negotiations and process improvement activities (internal and external facing) and contribute significantly to the overall execution of transportation and supply chain procurement objectives by: focus on supporting vendor negotiations, support in the development of consistent negotiation methodology, and ensuring alignment with internal stakeholder teams. A successful candidate will be able to enable the delivery on improved financial results, delivery performance, capacity and sustainability efforts. Key job responsibilities- Ensuring that vendor relationships and contract components are appropriately measured and areas of non-compliance are quickly identified through an ongoing audit process.- Ownership of existing KPI’s, supplier and industry analysis activities and other spend and program related reports. - Delivering actionable insights that will enable the successful execution of the transportation procurement strategy.- Organizing data and supporting summary of finding in a way that creates compelling business, supplier, and industry insights through the use of story boards and other data visualization methods. - Data Analysis: Deliver improved service and financial performance through data analysis and data visualization in support of large scale negotiations for service contracts and ongoing contract audit activities and supplier relationship management activities.- Process Improvements: Deliver results as a key project manager or participant to build a track record of consistently delivering valuable projects.- Research and Strategies: Use quantitative and qualitative data to articulate a compelling story while uncovering other actionable insights by thinking and looking beyond the immediate ask. - Delivery: Successfully support the delivery of end-to-end projects, working through the many obstacles along the way with tenacity and appropriate sense of urgency.- Communication: Write well-reasoned data-driven proposals. A day in the lifeThis role will work with large data sets, and supplier contractual terms with varying degrees of complexity. This role will work closely with internal stakeholder teams, across finance, controllership, planning and transportation execution and will also work with external stakeholders in the management of assigned accounts.Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 4. 401(k) Plan Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stockAbout the teamThis team is responsible for managing 3rd party relationship with small package delivery suppliers in the export parcel space. The broader org is also responsible for small package delivery suppliers who provide transportation services to Amazon in USA.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 2+ years of using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data experience- 2+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience- 2+ years of procurement experience- Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field- Experience with Tableau and other data visualization tools ...

Principal, Internal Operational Risk Management Leader, Strategy, Integration & Engagement

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.The Internal Operational Risk Management Leader, reporting to the Director of Strategy, Integration & Engagement (SI&E), is responsible for leading the Global Procurement Organization's (GPO) risk management efforts. This role identifies, assesses, manages, and controls potential risks across various areas, developing and implementing mitigation strategies. The Internal Operational Risk Management Leader continuously monitors and adjusts risk management strategies in response to changes, creates awareness of potential threats and proactive measures, and collaborates with stakeholders to establish contingency plans, communication protocols, and crisis impact minimization strategies. Utilizing risk management tools and software, this role streamlines risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes, ensuring alignment with GPO's strategic objectives and creating tangible value through effective risk management practices.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS7+ years of managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership experienceBachelor's degreeExperience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization ...

Supply Chain Program Manager, Launch & Expansion, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

The Supply Chain Program Manager, Launch Expansion is responsible for management and coordination of procurement tasks to support the on-time delivery of goods and services for new Amazon Fulfillment Centers. The Supply Chain Program Manager will also be responsible for monitoring and controlling project progress and performance, proactively identifying risks and managing mitigation plans. The person in this role will have excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and have the ability to focus simultaneously on short term deliverables and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver long term value to internal customers.Key job responsibilities- Demonstrate ownership, management and coordination of procurement tasks and dependencies to ensure goods and services critical to the launch of new sites are planned for, ordered and delivered on time - Track and report project progress and performance, proactively identify risks, issues and manage mitigation plans when necessary - Track Purchase Order status and work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of all equipment Monitor and mitigate overall risk for all new launches buildings- Continuously improve current processesIdentify and/or eliminate project related barriers for team members and partners- Collaborate with suppliers and establish monitoring processes, where applicable, to ensure timely deliveries and quality compliance- Define key performance indicators – develop metrics and service level agreements for core programs and processes, and track delivery against program objectives- Drive execution of vision and goals for the team- Develop sustainable training as needed for new project/program launches- Manage multiple, competing projects and priorities simultaneouslyBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 2+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements ...

Sr. Category Manager, Construction, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar Ops construction projects.The role will work alongside a team of Construction category managers and will partner closely with Pre-Construction, Design and Construction, World Wide Real-Estate, and World Wide Design to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category. This role will be part of an exciting, fast moving and growing team. The right candidate for this role will be a self-starter with dedication to seeing projects through to the end. You must be able to work independently in a collaborative, creative, ever-changing and ambiguous environment. You will have an eye for detail and determination to standardize processes and turn-over high-quality work. This position involves direct contact with both internal and external stakeholders, and the candidate must have an ability to communicate effectively with business partners at every level, including upper management to inform decision making.Key job responsibilities- Lead individual GC construction category projects, partnering with the team, owning the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-million-dollar sites.- Identify, develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision-making process of the category roadmap with senior leadership.- Build relationships and alignment with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and deliver site launches to meet site construction programs, particularly for Prime week and Peak season.- Own the individual targets and goals identified across the NA GC construction category scope as well as identifying and delivering incremental process and system improvements- Drive Supplier sourcing, award, contracting and ongoing support until project delivery, while maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance; - Lead supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility; - Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team- Audit the progress of the team to ensure we are meeting customer expectations- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed- Candidate must be able to travel, up to 10%A day in the life- You will deliver market leading low-cost, innovative and sustainable construction equipment/services to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon.com customers with speed, selection and convenience- You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal partners across Design & Construction, Operations Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety and Finance - You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs- You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy emerging technologies at scale for OperationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- Experience defining and executing program requirements- Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization- 5+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- 5+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience- Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) ...

Sr. Procurement Sustainability Mgr-Strategic Engagement and Partnership , Global Procurement Sustainability, GPO

Lead Amazon's Sustainability Transformation as our Strategic Engagement and Partnership Program ManagerAre you a visionary leader driven to create positive change? Join our dynamic Global Sustainability team and spearhead the creation and implementation of Amazon's GPS Strategic Engagement and partnership initiatives. As our Program Manager for ESG, you will have the opportunity to drive transformative strategies that position Amazon as a force for good, elevating our social, economic, and environmental impact worldwide through best practices in sustainability and supplier diversity.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with Cross-Functional leaders: You will partner with leaders across Amazon's Worldwide Operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, Public Policy, and more. Leverage your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns that advance our ESG agenda. Work closely with communications, policy, and marketing teams to craft compelling executive-level content, ensure policy alignment, and amplify our impact at key supplier diversity and ESG activations and initiatives.Champion Innovative Supplier Diversity: You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. Identify and onboard impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide. Showcase your strategic skills as you streamline processes, track KPIs, and proactively mitigate risks. Partners with advocacy organizations to execute this.Elevate Amazon's Sustainability Leadership: As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities Mission To accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement. Business Operations Driving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact. , you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearhead high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives that solidify our reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Leverage your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise to build buy-in and engagement for our sustainability vision.Thrive in a Dynamic, Purpose-Driven Environment: This role will challenge you to excel in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting. Your ability to navigate complexity, think critically, and drive operational excellence will be key to your success. If you're a visionary leader passionate about creating sustainable impact, we want to hear from you.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field• 3+ years of experience in program management or supply chain operations• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project managementPreferred Qualifications:• 5+ years of program management experience• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills• Experience with ESG initiatives and sustainability strategies• Lean/Six Sigma expertise• Expertise in financial/inventory management software• Branding, marketing, high-impact content creation skills, and story tellingThis role requires relocation to one of Amazon's global hubs. Are you ready to transform sustainability at scale and leave an enduring impact? Apply now!Key job responsibilitiesAs a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Amazon's operations, including Sustainability, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, Economic Development, and Public Policy. Leveraging your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, you will align on key messaging, policies, and global campaigns to advance the company's ESG agenda.You will develop forward-thinking strategies to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive supply chain. This will involve identifying and onboarding impactful new suppliers, driving positive change in communities worldwide, streamlining processes, tracking KPIs, and proactively mitigating risks. You will partner with advocacy organizations to execute this vision.As a trusted partner to industry-leading organizations, NGOs, and government entities, you will position Amazon as a trailblazer in corporate sustainability. Spearheading high-profile collaborations and thought leadership initiatives, you will solidify the company's reputation as a driver of positive global transformation. Your branding, marketing, and content creation expertise will be crucial in building buy-in and engagement for Amazon's sustainability vision.A day in the lifeAs an Engagement and Partnerships Sr. Mgr, you'll lead Amazon's efforts to increase awareness, adoption, and compliance with its Supply Chain Standards and ESG frameworks. Your day involves coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop strategic engagement plans for key stakeholders, including suppliers, advocacy groups, associations, and academic institutions. You'll host informational sessions, analyze supplier data, prepare thought leadership content, and monitor industry trends to position Amazon as a leader in responsible supply chain management. Throughout, you'll leverage your communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills to drive positive impact and build Amazon's reputation as a force for good.About the teamTeam MissionTo accelerate good for the people and planet through purpose-led procurement. Business OperationsDriving responsible procurement in the value chain to protect the environment, promote economic growth, safeguard human rights, advance social equity while fostering community impact.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree ...

Senior Program Manager, Site Procurement Operations Center, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

The Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC) is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to drive key initiatives across our global organization. This role will dive deep to uncover key opportunities to improve Key Performance Indicators across our business while improving cost efficiencies. You will work cross functionally across Global Procurement Operations (GPO) pillars including Category, Supplier Management, and Site Procurement while partnering with operations and suppliers to balance risk and efficiency in our global supply chain. This role will be required to invent and simplify and continually rethink how we forecast, plan, manage inventory and execute our supply chain processes. Key job responsibilities- Lead projects focused on driving KPIs within the GPO and SPOC organizations- Oversee the adoption and improvement of standard work- Implement measurement controls (metrics and reports) for supply initiatives - Work with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems - Work with technology teams and product managers to develop new tools and systems to support the growth and scalability of the business- Engage other Amazon business units globally to share best practices and improve end to end outcomes for Amazon customersA day in the lifeThe Sr Program Mgr(Forecasting) will lead Global Forecasting/Demand Planning program for site procurement operations center. Responsibilities include forecast accuracy improvement, automation, supporting consumables transitions and on-package marketing ads. team. Working closely with category team, SPOC execution, Delphi Programs, GPT, CPEX and field procurement and operations teamsAbout the teamThe SPOC team is a global team responsible for ordering, forecasting, and demand planning for non-inventory goods and services. We prioritize our operations customers while developing strong relationships with suppliers, and key stakeholders across the Global Procurement Organization and other Amazon businesses. Our team centralizes non-inventory processes in order to drive standardization, cost reduction, and efficiencies, and operates on a 24/7 basis to provide consistent support to stakeholders. Please reach out to the hiring manager for additional details.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership ...

Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager, AIS Capacity Planning

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.AWS Infrastructure Systems (AIS) encompasses AWS Data Center Planning, Delivery, Operations and Engineering, Network Services, Infrastructure Software and Hardware, and Infrastructure Supply Chain and Procurement Planning. At AIS, we are responsible for the global enablement and capacity delivery of server, network, and data center infrastructure as well as day-to-day operations and security for AWS data centers globally. We also support capacity delivery of AWS Edge Devices, and their install and post install maintenance worldwide.Key job responsibilitiesWe are looking for a high caliber Infrastructure Sr. Technical Program Manager (TiPM), who is looking to leverage their supply chain planning domain expertise to solve challenging problems in the world’s largest cloud infrastructure. You have a passion for bridging the gap between business and technology, and love getting your hands dirty in the technical details of our business. You possess expertise in demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), ideally within the data center infrastructure or technology supply chain sectors. Your strong analytical skills enable you to interpret complex data, apply sound business judgment to drive multi-million-dollar decisions, and craft compelling narratives to influence stakeholders effectively.Technical skills and analytical talent, leadership skills, emotional intelligence, high judgment, negotiation skills and ability to influence others are essential for success in this role. Most of the programs you will be leading are still in the startup mode, as we are innovating and building our vision in a fast paced environment to deliver an unparalleled customer experience, while also driving our ability to scale. You would be joining a team of experienced TIPMs helping to build our new products, systems and services, and to enhance and scale our existing ones.The right candidate will possess strong technical program management skills, and have already demonstrated leading medium to large scale software and system development programs. As a Sr. TIPM, you will bring your relevant experience, superior judgement, great detail tracking, and strong problem-solving and communications skills to anticipate bottlenecks/tradeoffs, provide escalation management and balance business needs against technical constraints.A day in the lifeAbout AWSDiverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Why AWS?Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years of technical program management experience- 6+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience- Technical program management experience working directly with cross functional engineering and program teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules ...

Principal Procurement and Strategy Manager

Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is seeking a Principal Procurement and Strategy Manager to oversee Vendor Sourcing and Management responsibilities. This role will focus on leading vendor negotiations, developing consistent negotiation methodology, and ensuring alignment with internal stakeholder teams. A successful candidate will be able to deliver on improved financial results, delivery performance, capacity and sustainability efforts. This individual will be expected to manage multiple vendors concurrently and directly, working with a team that contributes significantly to overall transportation and supply chain strategy. Internal and external relationship management is paramount, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. In this role you will be responsible for delivering successful negotiations at scale, working with senior leadership of external vendors and providing thought-leadership within procurement and several Amazon stakeholder teams.Key job responsibilities- Negotiation: Delivering improved financial performance through large scale negotiations for services contracts.- Leadership: Leading stakeholder and partner teams indirectly to build a track record of consistently delivering valuable projects.- Strategy: Design and implement strategy for individual procurement projects and the overall procurement function to support all the goals of the business, not just financial goals.- Bias for Action: Delivering end-to-end contract projects, working through many obstacles and unexpected challenges along the way in order to maintain momentum.- Communication: Communicating expectations and requirements with external and internal leadership teams, writing well-reasoned and data-driven proposals, performing your own data analysis as necessary.- Technical Problem Solving: Utilizing problem-solving skills to work through difficult challenges, including the full procurement cycle from sourcing, negotiations, legal requirements and internal systems updates. About the teamGlobal team responsible for procurement related activities which include supporting and/or leading small to large scale sourcing events and contract negotiations. Works closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and to ensure that all supplier related activities meet cost, capacity and service goals. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 7+ years of procurement experience- 7+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience- 7+ years of using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data experience ...

Sr. Manager, Solutions & Innovation (S&I) , Global Procurement Operations Reusables Team (GPORT)

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.The Sr. Manager, Solutions & Innovation has a broad, global mandate to plan for, innovate within, implement, and solve containerization and palletization challenges. These solutions start with primary reusable asset availability to the internal customer but have the breadth of the total, holistic solution across the entire spectrum of the supply chain, upstream, downstream, and adjacent. This role develops new concepts, operating models, and leads a Global Solutions & Innovation (S&I) group that starts at the internal customer, in real-time, and then works backwards – building a vision and then operationalizing it - that includes multi-year forecasting and the programs and team to accomplish this. You will own the communication, coordination, and execution of long-term, multi-year program vision for containerization and palletization solutions and key strategic initiatives across North America and beyond. You will provide ownership and act as a catalyst for change, evangelist and entrepreneur for the global team, while serving as the vanguard for the business in new use cases, programs, and implementation methods. You will be responsible for assuring program success and evolving existing programs by innovating in order to continue to be relevant to internal customers and creating new ones from scratch as a startup owner, if required.Key job responsibilitieso Lead a team that sees three levels above, three steps ahead, and at a level of planning depth that aligns GPO containerization / palletization requirements at the point of operational inception. Lead existing programs and evolve them to the next level.o Design and model the most cost-effective method of the circular loop that maintains containerization and palletization assets in constant flow across the network.o Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to continuously improve overall customer experience and continuity of supplies.o Work cross functionally to identify and build best practices and process improvements, while also supporting new strategic initiatives and business opportunities for the broader organization.o Work with leadership to build projects from initial development to implementation that will streamline processes to drive operational improvements.o Build a team vision and framework that creates quality analyses on a day-to-day basis, with broad, detailed, and frequent executive communication as its output. Build business reviews that clearly communicate to internal and external stakeholders.o Create forums and mechanisms that build buy-in for the vision with key senior internal partners.o Create OP1/OP2, 3YP, and SPS documents and lead future planning; influences upwards and outwards across upper-level team programs and assists org-wide global strategic initiatives. About the teamOur mission and purpose: Build, implement, and sustain global solutions for Reusable assets in support of Amazon Operations. We deliver sustainability, maximize productivity, and minimize cost.GPORT is a team spread across multiple different time zones with multiple different and dynamic forces acting through it, with it, and across it. We lead “purpose-first” and use our leadership philosophy and mission as a baseline for how we interact with each other and with other teams.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 9+ years of supply chain experience- 7+ years of team management experience- Bachelor's degree, or MBA- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy and end to end delivery- Experience working with, presenting to and influencing senior executives up to VP level- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams ...

Supply Chain Specialist, SPOC, SPOC

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. Business Area: Operations – Procurement We make sure Amazon gets value for money every time it buys non-inventory goods and services for its Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and corporate business. It’s a fast-paced operation that supports growth and change, works with every department and is driven by Key Performance Indicators – and there’s plenty of healthy competition. We work individually and as part of teams, meeting regularly to cement our relationships and approach. The Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC), reporting into the Global Procurement Organization (GPO), ensures that Amazon gets value for money for non-inventory goods to provide the Fulfillment Centers with the necessary shipping supplies they need to operate smoothly. The team has two divisions: North America (NA) and Europe (EUK). As a supply chain specialist, you will provide functional support to a group of Fulfillment Centers (FCs) for all aspects of procurement. The number of FCs within a group will depend on FC size and other relevant parameters. This includes securing the constant flow of packaging goods and services, supplied at the best overall value to the business on a day to day basis, Blanket Purchase Order management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) bridging ownership, Accounts Payable invoice hold resolution, site launch support, and escalation management. SPOC currently provides these services for ~1200 sites across 14 countries.SPOC NA is a 24/7 team (shifts both days and nights) supporting Operations & the Field Procurement team and working in our office in Tempe, Arizona. Based on business need, our Specialists are slotted into different shifts. You may be required to work Days, Nights or Weekends. You must be open to any shift.Key job responsibilities· In partnership with the Supply Chain Leadership, provide support for the fulfillment centers, including: forecasting of non-inventory products, inventory management, non-inventory flow and space models, cycle counts, procurement transaction and expediting support· Develop deep knowledge of non-inventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices· Ensure best practices are being shared and implemented· Work in partnership both internally and with suppliers to develop innovative solutions to provide Supply Chain support to the Operations network· Coordinate the demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor and janitorial services, etc.. Partner with Accounts Payable, Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issuesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS· High school or equivalent diploma or equivalent professional or military experience · 1+ year working in data analysis and formula creation in Microsoft Excel · 1+ year working with Microsoft Outlook management and rule creation · Key performance indicator (KPI) reporting experience in operations · Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays on-site in Tempe, Arizona ...

Supply Chain Program Manager, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)

Site Procurement Operations Spend Team (SPO ST) is looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to help drive this team to the next level. The Supply Chain Program Manager will be responsible for successful delivery of insights enabling the Team visibility and efficient use of data to drive breakthrough performance in cost savings, spend penetration, and metrics. In this role you will create, build, manage and own the team’s tools and processes enabling performance monitoring and reporting, improve on standard work, and communication to all customers and stakeholders. Responsibilities include collection of business requirements from internal and external customers, collaboration across business partners within Category Procurement and GPSS. Interact with multiple stakeholders and teams across the Amazon and Amazon's suppliers. You will be expected to make appropriate trade-offs to optimize time-to-market, clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes to internal cross-functional and remote project teams. You will develop insights into systems, processes, and critical data elements to ensure the team reaches its strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally strong analytical thinker who can demonstrate teamwork, relationship building and ability to influence others. They will thrive in fast paced dynamic environments and have very strong communication and presentation skills. Our environment is very fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, passionate about the customer and comfortable working with numerous stakeholders across the organization and worldwide in an environment that has a considerable amount of ambiguity.Key job responsibilitiesResponsibilities · End-to-end creation and ownership of tools and processes, including business reviews and metrics-related programs; goal setting, tracking and reporting; MBR and QBR reporting. · Define analytical approach and metrics strategy for the team · Work with suppliers’ program management to build and deliver consolidated analytics capabilities · Tracking lessons learned and the team business goals into measurable performance KPIs · Build new business intelligence mechanism and utilize existing tools to report on performance KPIs · Key focus on program management activities including planning, sourcing, risk management, reporting, and cost reduction · Establish relationships with customers and stakeholders to allow better project tracking at the customer level · Engage with the external technical and business communityAbout the teamVision: SPO’s vision is to seamlessly integrate global procurement expertise with local insights, fostering a ‘glocal’ strategy. We will optimize our worldwide resources, understand local nuances and deliver agile and optimized solutions to our customers. By transcending borders, we will empower sustainable and profitable growth for Amazon. Mission: We maximize GPO's impact and influence as the site procurement interface to global customers through supply and quality assurance of non-inventory goods and services. Internal job descriptionBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree- Travel up to 10% of the time ...

Senior Category Manager, Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazon's Global Procurement Organization tackles business challenges that help internal customers with innovative procurement strategies. We create value in the supply chain, strive for optimization, and act with one global voice and vision. The Category team owns the strategic relationships with suppliers & internal stakeholders. The team identifies & leads strategic sourcing activities to lower overall total cost of ownership for Amazon operations, ensuring equipment & service availability meet business owner requirements. The team develops & negotiates framework agreements to reduce risk & support local teams in project specific needs relevant to category. This role in the facility services team will have broad responsibility to define the procurement strategy for the janitorial category, sourcing vendors and innovative tools and processes to support a large network of Amazon stakeholders across multiple business lines. Key job responsibilities- Develop and deliver long term sourcing strategies, lead key initiatives with cross-functional teams; drive the decision making process of the category roadmap with regional senior leadership- Drive commercial relationships with suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving optimal cost and performance- Lead supplier performance management including improving sustainability & social responsibility- Coordinate and collaborate with local teams to deploy and manage the implementation of your defined strategiesA day in the life- Autonomy to innovate and deliver new approaches that impact the bottom and the top line - Learn from people with a wide variety of professional backgroundsAbout the teamThe GPO janitorial category objective is to provide a hygienic, pleasant, and safe environment for associates, staff, suppliers, visitors and guests. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of program or project management experience- 5+ years of supply chain experience- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Bachelor's degree ...