Senior Program Manager, Procurement, Global Supplier Management, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

Amazons Global Supplier Management team (GSM) Procurement team is responsible for the strategy development and execution of the global supplier management activity for the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) overseeing a spend of $40B. As our Global Supplier Management (GSM) team continues to grow we are seeking Sr. Program Managers to partner with internal business owners and key stakeholders to drive procurement and operational value for Amazon. This role leads the development and execution of procurement subtier vendors as well as our key supplier partners. Our Global Procurement Sr. Program Managers drive efficiencies in procurement execution enable engineering efficiencies through effective partnership with Amazons design teams and support Amazons longterm business interests through supplier partnerships. The GSM team will work with Category Teams Project Management Organization (PMO) Finance Global Engineering Services (GES) etc. to accomplish key deliverables across the indirect spend. The primary objectives of the GSM team are to work with critical suppliers and internal teams to improve ROI for the business through impactful supplier management activities and delivery execution. The GSM team is focused on mitigating risk improving supplier performance drive Amazons sustainability and diversity goals through supplier partners.

Our Global Procurement Organization (GPO) team manages the procurement lifecycle of complex projects necessary to support Amazons growth and customer commitments. This work includes initial project planning based on Amazons Plan of Record (POR) development of sourcing strategies supplier approvals qualifications for scope of work the solicitation of firm pricing proposals and proposal analysis review and acceptance culminating in issuance of Amazon Purchase Orders (POs) for services. PostPO our team serves as a critical resource resolving start up escalations and supplier issues and existing FCs (Fulfillment Centers) partnering closely with Category teams.

The nature of this scope requires a Sr. Program Manager to work across organizations and influence internal and external stakeholders. Internally the Global Program Manager works with stakeholders to drive strategy enable execution and identify and mitigate risks. Externally this role serves as one of the primary supplierfacing roles and is responsible for ensuring Amazons policies are adhered to and interests are achieved.

This role is expected to operate both at the tactical and strategic level.



Key job responsibilities
Lead key global supplier management initiatives with internal & external stakeholders to mitigate supplier supply chain risk and enable Amazons sustainability goals

Track and analyze global political events trade policies sanctions and regulatory changes that could impact supplier operations.

Evaluate supplier exposure to geopolitical risks ESG & cyber security risk including trade restrictions conflicts and compliance concerns.

Partner with internal teams to develop risk mitigation strategies including alternative sourcing and contingency planning.

Collaborate with thirdparty risk intelligence providers to enhance monitoring capabilities.

Develop dashboards and reports to communicate key risks and insights to senior leadership.

Lead crossfunctional team to work on supplier diversification based on supplier performance quality and supplier risk.

Support common (standard work) including the supplier development process supplier selection process supplier capacity & safety initiatives and continued managed expansion of the supplier base

Support multiyear strategic plans for Amazon spend and supplier base development including implementation of plans to maximize supplier performance: capacity cost quality delivery and safety

Facilitate suppliers understanding of Amazon policies equipment design standards budget and cost targets safety risk services and quality expectations

Develop and utilize improved metrics and data driving decision making capabilities to improve overall organizational capability through systems and processes and drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives throughout the organization

Establish strong relationships with internal business partners; build a robust understanding of strategic business direction requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories

Work with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controller ship improvements focusing on total cost of ownership

Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies; maintaining procurement ethics in accordance with Amazons global policies

Travel up to 3040%



About the team
Amazons Global Supplier Management team (GSM) Procurement team is responsible for the strategy development and execution of the global supplier management activity for the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) overseeing a spend of $40B.

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
5 years of regulatory and risk management experience
Bachelors degree

5 years of driving process improvements experience
Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field
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

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