Procurement Manager, Transportation Procurement Brazil
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Job Summary
At Amazon were working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. If youd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online this is your chance to make history.
We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source for Emerging Market Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative critical thinker with an intense motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative creative ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders in Emerging Countries organization to drive alignment with the business.
- Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category.
- Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.
- Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.
- Champion standards and process improvements.
Key job responsibilities
- Establish category sourcing strategies lead cross-functional teams negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazons competitive position.
- Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
- Manage category suppliers to proactively identify monitor and optimize opportunities.
- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
- Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk improve performance and add value to Amazon.
- Identify achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
- Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.
- Bachelors degree or experience using analytics and presenting data to make decisions
- Supply chain forecasting manufacturing sourcing/procurement or vendor management experience
- Advanced English
- Masters degree or above in business engineering operations supply chain transportation logistics
- Creating defining and implementing procurement strategy experience
- Category leader for any Transportation modal (First middle or last mile);
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
We are seeking a leader with procurement experience to strategically source for Emerging Market Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The position will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies deliver savings and improve productivity across the category. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a creative critical thinker with an intense motivation to learn. You must be an effective communicator and be able to work independently and as a leader of peers to generate high-quality work product in a collaborative creative ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous environment. You must have a professional demeanor and be able to partner with people at every level.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Earn the trust of key stakeholders in Emerging Countries organization to drive alignment with the business.
- Create a category strategy in conjunction with internal customers to ensure there is a comprehensive unified approach for the category.
- Achieve yearly cost saving or value targets appropriate to the category aligned with annual budget processes.
- Define and report on key metrics that measure effectiveness of supply and cost savings.
- Champion standards and process improvements.
Key job responsibilities
- Establish category sourcing strategies lead cross-functional teams negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazons competitive position.
- Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
- Manage category suppliers to proactively identify monitor and optimize opportunities.
- Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
- Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk improve performance and add value to Amazon.
- Identify achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
- Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.
- Bachelors degree or experience using analytics and presenting data to make decisions
- Supply chain forecasting manufacturing sourcing/procurement or vendor management experience
- Advanced English
- Masters degree or above in business engineering operations supply chain transportation logistics
- Creating defining and implementing procurement strategy experience
- Category leader for any Transportation modal (First middle or last mile);
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
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