Procurement Manager, Excellence, APAC Procurement (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Inc. in Bengaluru seeks a Procurement Excellence Manager to drive end-to-end procurement optimization, analytics, and governance for data‑driven decisions across the organization. You will design SOPs, enhance supplier performance, and lead automation to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency.

The role requires coordinating with global teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver scalable procurement solutions while upholding policy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurment strategy and execution experience.
• Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement.
• Experience with analytical tools and deep metrics/reports.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ERP and procurement tools including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve end-to-end procurement processes aligned with global best practices.
• Establish SOPs for sourcing, contracting, PO management and supplier onboarding.
• Drive spend analytics with dashboards tracking KPIs such as PO compliance and savings.
• Ensure procurement compliance with policies, contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Identify automation opportunities and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data quality and cycle time.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Analytics & reporting

Communication skills

Negotiation

ERP & procurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

At Amazon, we’re working to be the Earth’s Most Customer-centric Company — and our Procurement team plays a critical role in making that possible. We are seeking a high-energy, results-oriented Procurement Excellence Manager to join our APAC Procurement team in Bengaluru. In this role, you will drive procurement process excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the procurement function, championing best-in‑class practices, developing scalable mechanisms, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.

Key job responsibilities

Process Excellence & Standardization

Design and continuously improve end‑to‑end procurement processes aligned with global best practices. Establish and maintain SOPs for sourcing, contracting, PO management, and supplier onboarding. Drive catalog coverage initiatives to reduce maverick spend and improve compliance.

Spend Analytics & Reporting

Analyze spend and performance data to generate actionable insights. Build and maintain dashboards tracking KPIs such as PO compliance, catalog coverage, and savings realization. Conduct monthly spend reviews and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure procurement compliance with internal policies, contract terms, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with legal, business, and operations teams to maintain accurate compliance documentation. Establish supplier diversity targets aligned with Amazon’s governance framework.

Sourcing & Supplier Management

Identify and evaluate suppliers for assigned categories. Conduct RFP processes, negotiate contract terms, and determine long‑term supplier partnerships based on overall business value.

Continuous Improvement & Process Automation

Identify opportunities for automation and technology‑driven improvements including Coupa optimization and workflow digitization. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to reduce cycle time, eliminate manual touchpoints, and improve data quality.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the central point of contact for procurement excellence initiatives. Build awareness of procurement value and capabilities across internal and external stakeholders.

A day in the life

Oversee process standardization, spend analytics, compliance governance, sourcing, and stakeholder engagement on a day‑to‑day basis. They drive continuous improvement and process automation initiatives while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure procurement operations run efficiently and align with organizational objectives.

About the team

The APAC Procurement supports Amazon’s operations across the Asia‑Pacific region. The team collaborates with global procurement divisions, engineering, operations, and finance departments to deliver end‑to‑end procurement solutions, from strategic sourcing and supplier management to spend analytics and process automation. By leveraging cross‑regional best practices and innovative approaches, ensure Amazon achieves optimal value while upholding the standards of compliance, operational efficiency, and supply‑chain resilience.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of creating, defining, and implementing procurement strategy experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience with analytical tools and ability to dive deep into metrics and reporting
• Experience with communication, presentation, and negotiation
• Experience with ERP and procurement tools, including Oracle, Coupa and Ariba

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, contract management, lease administration or operations
• Experience in procurement, budgeting, forecasting, or asset management
• Knowledge of basic supply agreement construction and key contracting provisions/requirements

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