Program Manager Instock Direct Import Global Purchasing Program
Program Manager Instock Direct Import Global Purchasing Program
Posted on :
14-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Amazon is looking for a smart motivated and selfdriven Program Manager to join our Global Purchasing Program to run complex and cross functional and multi country projects. This role is a part of the centralized Global Purchasing business function at Amazon Exports and Expansion. The role will lead new business initiatives and will drive high impact projects to improve the experience for our Vendors and Vendor Managers to help us delight our customers. These projects will typically involve applying supply chain improvements to our unique use cases driving large cost reduction or efficiency improvement initiatives.
We carry a strong start up mentality in our business. The ideal candidate will excel in dealing with ambiguity inventing new solutions while drawing a line to scalable process improvement analytics written/verbal communication and be customer obsessed. The candidate will have proven experience delivering results by partnering with others and be comfortable leading and contributing across a range of topics with international stakeholders.
Global Purchasing is a strategic initiative for Amazon with longterm business impact and triple digit growth YoY. The successful candidate is an innovator communicator influencer and problem solver who works well in a fastpaced ambiguous setting. This candidate demonstrates a strong technical skillset taking datadriven approach to solve complex business problems. The position provides opportunities to influence high visibility/impact areas throughout the organization.
The successful candidate possesses superb business judgment with a track record of strong project delivery and relationship management deep analytical acumen with experience generating and managing forecasts reports and analyses. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced highly demanding and often ambiguous environment.
Key job responsibilities
1 They will be responsible for working with Vendor Managers finance supply chain transportation compliance Global Logistics and other Amazon teams to identify pain points and scope out large high impact projects
2 They will be responsible for driving cost benefit analysis and go/nogo decisions on various initiatives
3 Once a go decision is made the program manager will work to evolve a plan and timeline for .
4 The program manager will develop a roadmap and metrics to measure progress of the initiative they own. They will also own writing reports/documents that detail the progress to leadership on a frequent basis
5 They will liaise across functions to drive their project and help clear issues and bottlenecks.
A day in the life
Program Managers will lead and be measured on the impact of their project. Depending on the project clear financial or other impact goals will be set forth. It is the program managers responsibility to ensure they drive the program towards achieving those goals.
About the team
Global Purchasing works with countries to buy directly from origin consolidate/deconsolidate and import. Our vision is to supply customers in the world with the best selection and price. We are a fairly new business that is still growing and inventing.
3 years of program or project management experience
3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams
Ability to prioritize in a highly ambiguous global environment.
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Experience with Import/export logistics
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
We carry a strong start up mentality in our business. The ideal candidate will excel in dealing with ambiguity inventing new solutions while drawing a line to scalable process improvement analytics written/verbal communication and be customer obsessed. The candidate will have proven experience delivering results by partnering with others and be comfortable leading and contributing across a range of topics with international stakeholders.
Global Purchasing is a strategic initiative for Amazon with longterm business impact and triple digit growth YoY. The successful candidate is an innovator communicator influencer and problem solver who works well in a fastpaced ambiguous setting. This candidate demonstrates a strong technical skillset taking datadriven approach to solve complex business problems. The position provides opportunities to influence high visibility/impact areas throughout the organization.
The successful candidate possesses superb business judgment with a track record of strong project delivery and relationship management deep analytical acumen with experience generating and managing forecasts reports and analyses. The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced highly demanding and often ambiguous environment.
Key job responsibilities
1 They will be responsible for working with Vendor Managers finance supply chain transportation compliance Global Logistics and other Amazon teams to identify pain points and scope out large high impact projects
2 They will be responsible for driving cost benefit analysis and go/nogo decisions on various initiatives
3 Once a go decision is made the program manager will work to evolve a plan and timeline for .
4 The program manager will develop a roadmap and metrics to measure progress of the initiative they own. They will also own writing reports/documents that detail the progress to leadership on a frequent basis
5 They will liaise across functions to drive their project and help clear issues and bottlenecks.
A day in the life
Program Managers will lead and be measured on the impact of their project. Depending on the project clear financial or other impact goals will be set forth. It is the program managers responsibility to ensure they drive the program towards achieving those goals.
About the team
Global Purchasing works with countries to buy directly from origin consolidate/deconsolidate and import. Our vision is to supply customers in the world with the best selection and price. We are a fairly new business that is still growing and inventing.
3 years of program or project management experience
3 years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and nontech teams
Ability to prioritize in a highly ambiguous global environment.
3 years of driving end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership experience
3 years of driving process improvements experience
Experience in stakeholder management dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
Experience building processes project management and schedules
Experience with Import/export logistics
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $142800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
