Regional Procurement Leader: Strategy, Savings & Growth

Amazon; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is hiring a Regional Procurement Manager to lead OPEX procurement across East Midlands and the South of the UK.

The role oversees a dispersed team including 4 Procurement Managers and 5 Store Coordinators, supporting 16 sites and end-to-end procurement operations for the logistics network. The role emphasizes strategic operations, people leadership, stakeholder management, and risk/compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluent English written and spoken (C1 or above).
• Experience leading procurement teams.
• Experience in sourcing non-inventory materials and services.
• Experience with supplier governance and contract management.
• Proficient in MS Excel and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional procurement strategies to drive network growth and operational excellence.
• Lead a multi-site procurement team across East Midlands & South UK; coach SPMs & SCs.
• Collaborate with senior site leadership and regional partners to align procurement with site goals.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and supplier performance improvements.
• Standardize procurement processes and lead cross-functional cost projects.
• Manage supplier risk, policy adherence, and complex service disruptions.

Skills

Procurement leadership

People management

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is hiring a Regional Procurement Manager to lead OPEX procurement across East Midlands and the South of the UK.

The role oversees a dispersed team including 4 Procurement Managers and 5 Store Coordinators, supporting 16 sites and end-to-end procurement operations for the logistics network. The role emphasizes strategic operations, people leadership, stakeholder management, and risk/compliance.