Regional Procurement Manager Site Procurement Operations Global Procurement Organization

We are currently seeking a Regional Procurement Manager to lead and manage a team of 25 geographically dispersed site Site Procurement Managers. This individual will lead their team to provide meaningful procurement solutions and deliver against key performance indicators to contribute against regional procurement and local operational FC goals. They will integrate with key site and regional operational and support leaders driving procurement contributions.

Key job responsibilities
Hire and develop a strong team able deliver procurement solutions and scale with the network demands on a long term planning horizon
Lead team to develop and manage a dependable cost effective and high performing supply chain for locally managed goods and services
Ensure networkwide standardization for all procurement related processes and Amazon operations locations service activities
Partner with internal customers to positively influence spending decisions
Lead sourcing engagements as well as sourcing teams as you identify new opportunities and RFXs where appropriate
Analyze and determine opportunities to leverage and rationalize the supply base using smart analytical tools and techniques
Implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with crossfunctional stakeholders and suppliers as you reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
Participate with startup teams for new local Amazon buildings setting up local suppliers and services including working with crossfunctional teams to secure long lead time capital purchases optimizing indirect procurement supply chain and establishing multiyear contracts
Drive 100 compliance to policies and procedures with operations partners
Drive elimination of waste within Procurement processes in order to define best and standardized practice across the network

Bachelors degree preferably in Procurement Supply Chain Business Administration Engineering Operations or Finance or equivalent
Relevant sourcing experience.
Previous management experience.
Motivation to learn develop and perform in a fastpaced environment.
Proven project management skills and experience.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
Attentiontodetail alongside proven ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. Oracle Coupa and SAP).
Microsoft Excel skills alongside willingness to learn proprietary systems.
Experience with metrics creation and data presentation.
Proficient in Italian and English (written and spoken).

Advanced degree such as a Masters in Procurement.
Advanced Supply chain certifications
Advanced Analytics and communication skills and experience.
Previous experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics/Ecommerce.

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