Global Packaging Procurement Leader - Strategy & Savings

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon in Arlington, VA is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment. You will lead cross‑functional teams, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while delivering value across the category.

You will partner with suppliers and internal customers to develop category strategies, manage risk, and report on savings and performance to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross‑functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon’s competitive position.
• Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’ goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon.
• Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
• Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.

Skills

Program/Project management

Supply chain management

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Amazon in Arlington, VA is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment. You will lead cross‑functional teams, negotiate contracts, and drive cost savings while delivering value across the category.

You will partner with suppliers and internal customers to develop category strategies, manage risk, and report on savings and performance to senior leadership.