Procurement

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 ...

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 ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We are seeking a Procurement Manager to create world wide strategies for Base Building Reliability (BBR) for multiple business units and operation centers. The person in this role will coordinate and partner with leaders and teams globally across Amazon and lead and interact with our most important professional suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. This leader will work with Design and Construction, World Wide Design, RME and Safety to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings/value and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities- Lead a team of highly experienced Category Professionals in the complex vertical Retrofits, Expansion and Improvements (REI). - Develop, mentor, and coach top talent to create succession plans for the team- Build relationships with key stakeholders and Customers- Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team- Develop mechanisms to track team progress to ensure we are meeting customer expectations- Help guide and lead the team to develop long term robust category strategies that deliver bar raising results- Share in celebrating successes and lessons learned for the team- Drive alignment and establish success criteria for common or shared goals around Savings, Supplier Diversity, and Sustainability- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed- Candidate must be able to travel, up to 15%A day in the life- You will deliver market leading low-cost, innovative and sustainable 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 & Operations Engineering, Workplace Health & Safety, Finance and Reliability/Maintenance Engineering- 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 OperationsAmazon offers a full range of benefits for 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 Coverage2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options3. Paid Time Off (PTO)4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!About the team- We are customer inclusive and take a data-informed approach to scalable globally for all our customers - We are Safety-first, innovation-first team; we experiment new ideas and challenge old norms- We believe in strategic partnerships to unlock optimal value and cost of ownership across our categories- We lead on & advocate Design for Sustainability to help reduce the carbon footprint of our Operations buildingsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 7+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- 7+ years of team management experience- 7+ years of cross functional project delivery experience- 7+ years of program or project management experience- 7+ years of supply chain experience- Bachelor's degree ...

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 ...

Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is seeking a Procurement and Manager III overseeing Vendor Sourcing and Management responsibilities. This role will focus on vendor negotiations for Amazon's international supply chain and transportation needs, with expectation to develop consistent negotiation methodology and ensure alignment with internal stakeholder teams. A successful candidate will be able to deliver on improved financial results along with vendor performance, capacity, and sustainability efforts. This individual will be expected to manage multiple internal and vendor relationships concurrently, 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. A successful candidate will be able to work with senior leadership of external vendors and convey strategic negotiation plans to procurement leaders and business stakeholders that span multiple countries.Key job responsibilities- Negotiation: Deliver improved financial performance through large scale negotiations for supply chain services contracts- Leadership: Lead 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 goals of the business, not just financial goals.- Bias for Action: Deliver end-to-end contract projects, working through obstacles along the way and planning for unexpected challenges to maintain momentum.- Communication: Set 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: Work through difficult challenges, including the full procurement cycle from sourcing, negotiations, legal requirements and internal systems updates. A day in the lifeAmazon 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 teamGSCTP is a tenured but growing team of Amazonians that live by Amazon's motto of "work hard, have fun, make history." We are spread across the US and EU, managing a global scope of supply chain services. We are data-driven and thrive in the challenges that our work requires. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree- 3+ years of experience working with international transportation and supply chain entities- 5+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience- 5+ years of using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data experience- 3+ years of procurement experience ...

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 ...

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 enjoys working on challenging and high impact problems. 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. 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 lifeAWS 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.About 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 ...

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of more than 3,000 satellites in low Earth orbit. Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world.Project Kuiper is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team and help us build an enterprise grade data lake/mesh hybrid with the latest AWS data services. This role will be a key member of the Kuiper Enterprise Technology team. You will work closely with peers across all Kuiper teams, including hardware, software, supply chain, manufacturing, launch, facilities, finance, compliance, and HR. You will employ the right architecture to handle data, and support various analytics use cases including business reporting, production data pipeline, optimization models, statistical models, and simulations.As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecture and engineering of data infrastructure across our systems of supply chain, development, production and test. You will provide analytical support for production optimization by managing data store, develop and track key performance indicators and help make data driven program decisions. This role will be designing and developing ingestion of data that will provide insights into our business health.Key job responsibilities- Design, implement and maintain data infrastructure including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and ongoing maintenance.- Partner with product, operational, and technical teams to build data pipelines from a wide variety of sources using AWS big data technologies (Lake Formation, Glue, S3, MWAA, Lambda, etc.).- Build a data dictionary, catalog and governance plan and manage and audit all of the registered data via mechanisms.- Work with data consumers to provide and correlate the right data for business intelligence and machine learning use-cases.- Develop automated solutions to minimize manual processes with focus on efficiency and scalability.- Provide guidance on data stewardship for teams onboarding to the central data systems.Export Control Requirements: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national.A day in the lifeThe ideal candidate has outstanding analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, a good business understanding, and is technically savvy. They are an analytical problem solver who enjoys diving into data, is excited about solving ambiguity problems, can multi-task, and can interface between technical teams and business stakeholders. They can embrace an Agile development environment, promoting adaptability and responsiveness and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing project requirements and priorities.About the teamHere at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. At Amazon, our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright and driven people. We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorshipBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of data engineering experience- Experience building/operating highly available, distributed systems of data extraction, ingestion, and processing of large data sets- Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS ...

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.- Develop and execute long term sourcing strategies, support 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 General Contractor (GC) 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; - Support supplier performance management; including improving sustainability & social responsibility; - Help develop Key Performance Indicators and set goals for the team- Support 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 20%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 building processes, project management, and schedules- Experience in analyzing data to drive decisions- Experience working cross functionally with non-tech teams- Experience in defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics- Experience in driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL ...

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 General Contractor (GC) 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.) ...

The Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC) is seeking an Operations Manager to drive key initiatives across our global organization. You will be responsible for managing a large team of associates and managers and delivering results for our business partners. You will work with partners at sites and with category managers and vendors to drive non-inventory supply readiness to hundreds of Amazon sites. 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 manage inventory, execute our processes, raise our level of service for customers, and insist on the highest standards in developing our team. You will be at the center of the indirect supply chain at Amazon, working across functional lines to bring together non-inventory, operations, transportation, and safety teams to ensure the movement of supply through the Amazon network. 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. 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 ~1600 sites across 15 countries. The team has two divisions: North America (NA) and Europe (EUK). Key job responsibilities- Manage an org of ~40 managers, team leads, and specialists executing on consumable ordering, invoice on hold management, service escalations, and continuous improvement initiatives within the indirect supply chain- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to ensure the continuity of supply of goods and services within the network- Manage multiple complex cross-team projects end-to-end- Partner with internal teams to identify problems and real-time solutions, including data analytics and reporting- Provide weekly reporting of team performance and KPIs to senior leadership - Create buy-in for the vision with key internal partnersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- A completed Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field- 5+ years supply chain management experience (e.g. logistics, inventory turn management, forecasting, operations)- 5+ years of previous managerial experience in a fulfillment center/distribution center environment of hourly and salaried employees- Supplier Relationship Management (e.g. performance/scorecarding)- 3+ years of experience with procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba- 5+ years of experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams to deliver projects- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership ...

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.) ...

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. We regularly build and expand our Fulfillment Centers, Sortation Centers, and Delivery Stations, strategically sourcing products and services to better serve our customers. We are seeking an innovative and analytical candidate with deep expertise in the global supply chain landscape. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to develop highly accurate cost models for negotiations, with the goal of optimizing expenditures and maximizing efficiency across our operations. Experience working with diverse global teams and effectively communicating with stakeholders is essential. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, bright, and driven individuals to lead innovation in Procurement Cost Engineering. Join us and help make history. We are seeking an experienced, versatile, and customer-obsessed Procurement Manager in Cost Engineering who will drive cost optimization efforts across one or more procurement categories (e.g., Packaging, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment, CAPEX, Freight, Technology). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and implementing bottom-up should cost models to support negotiations in procurement as well as driving Value Engineering programs. Ability to steer extended cross-discipline teams, as well as project management and executive presentation skills, are essential. This opportunity requires excellent technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, delivery-focused environment. Key job responsibilities• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive cost-engineering roadmap, establishing should-cost models and targets to improve procurement efficiency and cost visibility. • Assist in introducing cost engineering and value engineering methodologies across the organization and supplier networks. • Contribute to value management efforts by supporting the organization and participating in functional analysis workshops with internal and external stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance product value. • Utilize costing methodologies and tools to prepare detailed bottom-up cost models and should-cost targets during the design, specification, and development phases. • Support the preparation and evaluation of tenders and supplier quotations by providing detailed cost insights and preparing negotiation dossiers. • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive product innovations, value engineering initiatives, and continuous cost improvement strategies. • Develop and enhance specification templates with category managers to standardize and streamline procurement processes. • Track and report cost engineering KPIs and scorecards to assess supplier performance, strengthen business partnerships, and track cost improvement goals. • Provide summaries of cost analysis findings to management to support decision-making.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field- 3+ years of supply chain experience- 3+ years of program or project management experience- 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements- Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL ...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks during summer. By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States.Amazon is seeking a motivated and data-driven Category Manager to support the Americas data center operations space. The candidate should have strong supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering design, architecture, construction, analytical and financial acumen skills, and passion to dive-deep into processes used in our data center operations network. Additionally, candidate must have proven skills in managing large-scale supply chain and procurement improvement projects.If this sounds exciting to you - come build the future with us!Key job responsibilitiesAs a Hardware (HW) Commodity Specialist/Category Manager, you are responsible for strategic sourcing and operational procurement tasks. You will create and implement sourcing category strategies for at least one services or materials category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to drive lead time efficiencies, reduce supply chain risks, provide sustainable solutions, and analyze market trends and improved costs for Amazon. On operational front, you will onboard suppliers, run RFP process, do competitive bidding, conduct bid analysis, negotiate and award suppliers. In addition, you will develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.A successful candidate will demonstrate:• Proven experience driving large-scale process improvements resulting in measurable value• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically• Demonstrated ability to influence teams toward change utilizing smart technologies• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where ambiguity exists and continuous innovation is desired• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge• Demonstrated analytical, financial and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary, as in having a general manager or owner mentality• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape• Ability to see ahead comprehensively and devise a strong plan of action to ensure execution happens on time, every time• Ability to get things done and produce conclusive, measurable results within time commitments• Strong influencing skillsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Currently enrolled in MBA or equivalent Master’s degree program with a conferral date between December 2025 and September 2026• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering, Architecture, Operations, or other relevant field from an accredited university• 3+ years of relevant professional or military work experience which occurred after completing your undergraduate program and prior to starting your MBA or master's program. ...

Our overall mission is simple: we want Amazon to be the place where our customers can find, discover and buy anything online. Whatever our customers want, we will find the means to deliver it. With your help, Amazon will continue to enable people to discover new worlds and implement innovation. This is your chance to make history. As a Regional Manager for the Site Procurement Operations Center (SPOC), you will lead and be responsible for the growth and development of a team responsible for Amazon's Fulfillment Center indirect supply chain. You will be responsible for delivering on our commitments to our internal customers across the regions supported by our Global Procurement Organization. The person in this role will be a good listener to understand the demands of your internal customers and maintain strong supplier relationships. Besides your day-to-day activities, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in projects and innovate as part of a multi-national team.Must be willing to relocate to and work on-site in Tempe, Arizona.Key job responsibilities- Manage a team of Supply Chain Specialists in a hybrid work environment; train and develop team members and peers- Design and secure the flow of consumable items from the suppliers’ premises to the Amazon locations; provide immediate trouble shooting in support of escalations from site operations teams- Continuously evaluate supplier performance and proactively engage with suppliers to minimize defects - Manage supplier and internal key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure, control and benchmark indirect supply chain processes including creation of recurring metrics reports- Manage and improve communication lines between suppliers, internal stakeholders, and SPOC leadership listed in escalation paths - Identify and implement savings and efficiency improvement projects in partnership with internal and external stakeholders- Accountable for supporting new site launches for all SPOC services- Resolve, document, and root cause indirect supply chain issues throughout the networkBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field- Experience in the following Procurement domains: Materials Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, and/or Shipping Supplies- Experience in supplier/vendor relationship management - Advanced knowledge of software programs (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook and Word) - 1+ years experience labor planning, managing and coaching employee performance ...

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 ...

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 would like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source Telecom products and services for the Global Procurement Organization. The person in this role will coordinate with several telecom and cross-functional teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. Key job responsibilities- Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position - Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use- Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed- Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon- Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities- Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category- Negotiation and implementation of supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.- Helping to develop long-term department strategies and significantly influencing the cross-company project development and delivery processes and standards.- Keys to success in this role include sound judgement and excellent written/verbal communication skills. 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- Experience being responsible/leading large and complex negotiations- Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams- Experience managing spend amount of at least $75 million ...

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 ...

Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is seeking a 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- 3+ years of procurement experience- 3+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience- 3+ years of using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data experience ...

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 ...