Join us at the forefront of Amazons sustainability initiatives to work on environmental and social advancements to support Amazons long term worldwide sustainability strategy. At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people.
The Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazons scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers businesses and the world to become more sustainable.
Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge our commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our global operations by 2040. As part of the Worldwide Environment team Amazons Worldwide Carbon team is dedicated to working across the company with our business units to make operational changes to accelerate solutions and decarbonize our businesses in service of The Climate Pledge.
The Supplier Decarbonization team needs a program leader to build and scale our supplier enablement efforts for carbon free electricity. You will create a unified global approach that helps thousands of suppliers reduce emissions across Amazons supply chain. You will:
- Lead our supplier-facing initiative from strategy through execution
- Work directly with internal sustainability business and energy teams
- Collaborate with external stakeholders to drive supplier participation across regions
- Design and deliver effective global programs
This role requires experience in energy markets supplier sustainability or energy transition initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of supplier enablement approaches that support adoption of carbon free energy.
- Apply energy and supplier sustainability expertise to shape scalable solutions across our global supply chain.
- Partner with internal sustainability energy and business teams to guide effective execution.
- Engage external stakeholders to support supplier participation and solution delivery.
- Support expansion across priority regions globally accounting for regional and local regulatory conditions.
- Assess effectiveness and refine approaches using supplier feedback and market insights.
- Identify and address technical market and structural barriers to carbon free energy adoption.
- Define success measures and monitor progress toward emissions-reduction objectives.
- Advise leadership on strategy risks and opportunities related to supplier carbon free energy.
About the team
Diverse Experiences:
World Wide Sustainability values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (inclusive diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth:
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
- Knowledge of key technology and market trends
- Experience managing analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership while working cross functionally across several teams
- 10 years of experience in clean energy sustainability or related fields including work supporting energy transition or emissions-reduction initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering supplier-facing sustainability or clean energy enablement efforts across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience engaging suppliers to build capability reduce adoption barriers and support participation in sustainability initiatives.
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting business economics or a related analytical field (e.g. engineering math computer science) or a MBA and experience working with stakeholders
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- Experience handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through strong problem solving abilities
- Knowledge of clean energy markets and procurement mechanisms
- Understanding of carbon accounting and emissions reporting frameworks
- Experience working with sustainability-focused NGOs and industry coalitions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 153500.00 - 207600.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 153500.00 - 207600.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 139500.00 - 188700.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 139500.00 - 188700.00 USD annually