Transportation Procurement Manager Amazon Cloud Logistics

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll 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 lowcost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver solutions to source build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highlymotivated engaged and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!

Major Responsibilities:

Manage Request for Proposals (RFPs) and sourcing events for global transportation services.
Manage the data integrity and accuracy of the transportation rate card across a global network and multiple modes of transportation
Create a learn by doing environment by engaging with internal and external business partners to promote and encourage continued customer focus and cost reduction
Partner with your team to oversee sourcing events and assist in the launching of RFPs develop analytical models / automation efforts while overseeing their continuous innovation and communication to both your operations & other business partners
Benchmark rate information versus historic pricing and versus competition
Recommend develop and implement policies and programs that guide the organization in accurately managing the rate card and vendor submissions accordingly
Identify develop manage and execute analyses to uncover areas of opportunity and present written business recommendations.
Analyze and solve business problems at their root.

Key job responsibilities
Sourcing & negotiating Transportation rates.
Onboarding new programs or expansion
Pricing and Market analytics
Budget planning

About the team
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BA/BS degree in Finance Accounting Supply Chain Management Engineering or related
3 years of experience in supply chain management global transportation and data interpretation of business impact and results
3 years of experience with Excel advanced tools (pivots lookups etc.
Knowledge of Freight rates and pricing structures across multiple modes of transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience within a Logistics Transportation or Distribution Center processes and systems
Advanced problem solving and root cause analysis combined with proven ability to communicate those analysis
Highly analytical detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions
Manage and prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fastpaced growing and ambiguous environment
Solid Project Management Skills
Experience working with Coupa Sourcing Optimization and/or Coupa Sourcing
Basic experience working with largescale data mining and reporting tools (i.e. SQL Tableau MSAccess Essbase and/or Cognos) and other financial systems such (i.e. Oracle SAP Lawson JD Edwards)




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