At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.
As the Senior Supply Chain Program Manager you will oversee the Supplier Development and Impact (SDI) program within Amazons Global Procurement Organization (GPO) focusing on opportunities for Disadvantaged-Owned Businesses (DOBs) across Worldwide Operations. Essential Functions:
Lead strategic development and execution of DOB sourcing initiatives in partnership with Category Managers and Site Procurement Manage and develop DOB suppliers across multiple spend categories Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Amazons affinity groups to execute SDI initiatives Implement strategies and drive results while assessing risks and balancing business needs with constraints Provide analytics and performance metrics to measure progress against goals and objectives Serve as the primary point of contact for SDI within assigned categories
Impact This role directly contributes to Amazons commitment to supporting the communities we serve by developing both new and existing DOB suppliers across various business units and measuring the positive value that these suppliers create for Amazon and the communities where Amazon operates around the globe.
This role can be based in Bellevue or Arlington
Key job responsibilities Identify research assess capabilities of vendors to create supply base across a set of spend categories Develop disadvantaged owned businesses (DOBs) in collaboration with category and operations for future opportunities and requirements Cultivate and maintain relationships with DOB advocacy organizations Analyze and report on SDI strategy and metrics Manage and track DOB spend in alignment with SDI governance Manage various SDI initiatives for a set of categories in GPO Manage communications for internal stakeholders on vendor & SDI Make key decisions and/or recommendations concerning sourcing strategy negotiation strategy contract awards and supplier management Interact externally with the DOB community and industry analysts
- Experience in program or project management - Experience in supply chain - Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements - Experience owning program strategy end to end delivery and communicating results to senior leadership - Bachelors degree
- Experience leading process improvements - Masters degree or MBA in business operations human resources adult education organizational development instructional design or related field - Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level including: pivot tables macros index/match vlookup VBA data links etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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