Procurement and Strategy Manager III, Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement

Amazon • Nashville, TN • 8h ago

Description

Amazon Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is seeking a Procurement and Manager III overseeing Vendor Sourcing and Management responsibilities. This role will focus on vendor negotiations for Amazon's international supply chain and transportation needs, with expectation to develop consistent negotiation methodology and ensure alignment with internal stakeholder teams. A successful candidate will be able to deliver on improved financial results along with vendor performance, capacity, and sustainability efforts. This individual will be expected to manage multiple internal and vendor relationships concurrently, working with a team that contributes significantly to overall transportation and supply chain strategy. Internal and external relationship management is paramount, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A successful candidate will be able to work with senior leadership of external vendors and convey strategic negotiation plans to procurement leaders and business stakeholders that span multiple countries.

Key job responsibilities

Negotiation: Deliver improved financial performance through large scale negotiations for supply chain services contracts

Leadership: Lead stakeholder and partner teams indirectly to build a track record of consistently delivering valuable projects

Strategy: Design and implement strategy for individual procurement projects and the overall procurement function to support all goals of the business, not just financial goals.

Bias for Action: Deliver end-to-end contract projects, working through obstacles along the way and planning for unexpected challenges to maintain momentum.

Communication: Set expectations and requirements with external and internal leadership teams, writing well-reasoned and data-driven proposals, performing your own data analysis as necessary.

Technical Problem Solving: Work through difficult challenges, including the full procurement cycle from sourcing, negotiations, legal requirements and internal systems updates.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Maternity and Parental Leave Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/internal/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock

About the team

GSCTP is a tenured but growing team of Amazonians that live by Amazon's motto of "work hard, have fun, make history." We are spread across the US and EU, managing a global scope of supply chain services. We are data-driven and thrive in the challenges that our work requires.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of experience working with international transportation and supply chain entities

5+ years of working cross functionally across several teams experience

5+ years of using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze large sets of data experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Experience with SQL

2+ years experience in global freight forwarding or other international transportation (LCL, FCL, international air freight, warehousing, etc.).

3+ years of procurement experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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