Senior Procurement and Strategy Manager, Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP)
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Youll drive large-scale vendor negotiations ($50MM total spend) develop consistent negotiation methodology and ensure alignment with internal stakeholder teams across export operations finance business controllership planning and supply chain design and implementation. A successful candidate will deliver improved financial results operational excellence capacity growth and sustainability initiatives while managing multiple vendors concurrently and providing thought leadership within procurement and across Amazon stakeholder teams.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead large-scale contract negotiations ($50MM total spend) with global logistics providers delivering measurable financial impact through improved pricing terms and operational performance while balancing cost optimization with service quality and capacity requirements.
- Partner with senior leadership across export operations finance business controllership planning and supply chain design and implementation teams to align procurement strategy with business objectives building consensus among diverse stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
- Design and execute comprehensive procurement strategies that balance financial optimization operational excellence capacity scalability and sustainability goals for the export transportation category translating business strategy into actionable procurement roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
- Own end-to-end vendor relationships from a suite of 45 suppliers servicing 600 arcs with worldwide delivery capabilities managing complex supply chains ensuring continuity of service and driving continuous improvement in delivery performance and service levels.
- Navigate technical and operational challenges across the full procurement cycle from sourcing through contract execution legal requirements and systems implementation working through obstacles and planning for unexpected challenges to maintain momentum on critical initiatives.
A day in the life
This role will work with large export transportation and logistics providers with varying degrees of complexity. This role will work closely with internal stakeholder teams across export operations exports finance business controllership planning and supply chain design/deployment and will also work with vendors in the management of assigned accounts.
About the team
We manage third-party global supply chain and transportation procurement relationships in the export space. Our team is committed to building strong partnerships with logistics providers while delivering measurable value to Amazon. We work collaboratively across multiple functionsfrom operations to finance to supply chain designto align procurement strategy with broader business objectives. Were focused on continuous improvement operational excellence and sustainable practices. Joining our team means contributing to a mission that connects Amazons global operations and helps us serve customers around the world more effectively.
- Bachelors degree in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field
- 5 years of multi-million dollar contract negotiation experience
- 5 years of managing stakeholders in cross-functional project experience
- Experience in trade compliance customs operations customs brokerage supply chain logistics or similar
- 5 years of procurement logistics operations supply chain transportation or related field experience
- Masters degree or MBA in supply chain business engineering finance or related technical or quantitative field
- Experience in Logistics/freight forwarding/Supply Chain industry as a Broker/Customs agent
- Experience with ERP and procurement tools including Oracle Coupa and Ariba
- 5 years of negotiations/cost savings supplier excellence and risk mitigation experience
- 10 years of experience in freight forwarding logistics operations or supply chain procurement
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.
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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 Santa Monica - 140000.00 - 189400.00 USD annually
USA NY New York - 154000.00 - 208300.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 140000.00 - 189400.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 140000.00 - 189400.00 USD annually
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