Equipment Procurement Project Manager, WWRGD Enterprise Equipment Team

Amazon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Equipment Procurement Manager to lead FF&E procurement across WW RG D, leveraging data analytics to optimize supplier partnerships and cost reductions. You’ll coordinate with Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to align schedules, budgets, and quality across multiple sites.

Strong analytical and relationship skills drive continuous process improvements and enterprise leverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management.
• Proficiency in Excel or Tableau for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction and ensure PO accuracy.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track orders through delivery.
• Build and nurture vendor partnerships to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management.
• Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly with creative solutions.
• Continuously improve procurement processes to reduce cycle times.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Vendor relationship management

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Coupa

Job description

Description

Join our Worldwide Retail Grocery Delivery (WWRGD) Procurement team as an Equipment Procurement Project Manager (internally known as Equipment Procurement Manager) and help us revolutionize how we standardize, and optimize Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) across WWRGD!

Are you passionate about supplier partnerships and procurement excellence? Do you thrive on simplifying complex processes and standardizing solutions across multiple business lines? As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you'll be the single-threaded owner for FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) procurement. You'll leverage data analytics to identify optimization opportunities, lead cross-functional sourcing events, and collaborate with teams across World Wide Retail Grocery and Development Team to aggregate demand and achieve enterprise-level buying leverage. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence procurement strategy, build strong supplier relationships, and implement innovative cost reduction initiatives that directly impact our growing retail footprint. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, think creatively about procurement solutions, and make a measurable difference in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment—we want to hear from you!

Key job responsibilities

• Project Execution: Execute FF&E procurement plans per program direction, ensuring all purchase orders and equipment deliveries align with project timelines and budget constraints.

• On-Time, Under-Budget Delivery: Manage procurement operations to deliver projects on schedule and within budget; track purchase orders from execution through delivery to ensure timely completion.

• Vendor Partnerships: Create and nurture strong vendor partnerships; ensure quality compliance and timely deliveries.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal teams including Design, Construction, Finance, Operations, and Category Management to coordinate procurement activities and resolve project challenges.

• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve procurement obstacles quickly in a fast-paced environment; develop creative solutions to keep projects moving forward.

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance procurement processes to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and improve stakeholder experience.

• Budget Management: Track and manage budgets across multiple sites and projects; optimize spending while maintaining quality standards.

• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and procedures.

A day in the life

As a Equipment Procurement Manager on the WWRGD team, you'll manage multiple projects simultaneously across various stages. Your day includes joining OAC calls to align on project timelines, creating and reconciling budgets for financial accuracy, and conducting vendor meetings to strengthen partnerships. You'll request and review quotes, process purchase orders and invoices, and redline plans to verify equipment specifications. Project management is central, tracking projects from kickoff through closeout while ensuring on-time, under-budget delivery. The fast-paced environment requires constant problem-solving to overcome obstacles and keep store openings on schedule.

About the team

We are Equipment Procurement Project Managers dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for our Operations Teams and Customers. In collaboration with our partners, we leverage our expertise to ensure timely procurement, maintain strong supplier relationships, and implement sustainable solutions that drive business growth while maximizing return on investment. By balancing quality, cost-effectiveness, and operational needs, we deliver procurement solutions that enable our stores to provide exceptional service and maintain a competitive edge in the retail landscape.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience
• 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience
• Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software

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.

Benefits

• 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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