Site Procurement Manager, SPO

DESCRIPTION
Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.
Amazon is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Specialist to provide procurement solutions to operation locations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Procurement support across multiple sites, demonstrating strong relationship management skills with internal customers from various backgrounds and organizational levels.
2. Strategically identify, develop, and maintain local supplier relationships while balancing multiple competing priorities.
3. Exercise critical judgment to enforce Procurement policies while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships across different functions and cultures.
4. Drive and execute local and EU Procurement initiatives, demonstrating ability to prioritize high-impact activities.
5. Collaborate with Category Managers to identify and deliver cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives, requiring effective time management and stakeholder alignment.
6. Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to manage expectations, influence decisions, and provide constructive pushback when necessary.
7. Show strong independent judgment and decision-making capabilities while managing multiple concurrent projects.
8. Lead contract negotiations and implementation while maintaining clear performance metrics and stakeholder satisfaction.

The successful candidate must be adept at:

1. Managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders.
2. Prioritizing tasks based on business impact and customer needs.
3. Building relationships across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
4. Making independent decisions while considering various stakeholder perspectives.
5. Maintaining effective time management in a fast-paced environment.
6. Communicating effectively in both English and Italian with internal and external stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Experience in the Procurement field.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
4. Professional fluency in English and Italian (written and verbal).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
2. CIPS or similar procurement certifications.
3. International procurement experience.
4. Experience with e-procurement tools.
5. Additional European languages.

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