Global Supplier Risk Architect

Amazon; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

RSU benefits

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Supplier Risk Manager to own end-to-end supplier risk programs and governance across a multi-region supply chain. You will architect risk programs, develop scoring methods, and lead cross-functional execution with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Category teams.

The role emphasizes scalable program portfolios, governance, and continuous improvement, with hybrid work and up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
• Experience creating and implementing large-scale programs
• Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects
• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• 5+ years of experience in supplier risk management, supply chain risk, procurement, compliance, or a related discipline
• Experience with quantitative risk assessment methodologies and risk scoring frameworks

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable supplier risk programs spanning financial, operational, reputational, safety, regulatory, tier-n, geopolitical, sustainability, and single/sole source risk domains
• Develop risk scoring methodologies, segmentation frameworks, and tiered monitoring approaches aligned to supplier criticality and spend exposure
• Build early warning systems to proactively identify emerging supplier risks before business impact occurs
• Consolidate siloed risk management activities into a unified, governed program portfolio with defined escalation pathways, response protocols, and supplier remediation frameworks
• Define program success metrics, reporting cadences, and escalation protocols
• Identify and secure resource support structures - team capacity, partner ownership, technology tools, or vendor support - that enable programs to operate at scale

Skills

Supplier risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Communication to senior leadership

Stakeholder management

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field

MBA degree

Tools

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Supplier Risk Manager to own end-to-end supplier risk programs and governance across a multi-region supply chain. You will architect risk programs, develop scoring methods, and lead cross-functional execution with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Category teams.

The role emphasizes scalable program portfolios, governance, and continuous improvement, with hybrid work and up to 50% travel.