Procurement & Strategy Manager I, Global Supply Chain Transportation Procurement at Amazon Tempe, AZ

null; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,300 - 103,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement & Strategy Manager I to join the Global Supply Chain Transportation Procurement team in Tempe, AZ. This role focuses on developing procurement strategies for transportation services and driving KPI analysis, with a strong emphasis on invoice resolution and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement or related fields, excellent Excel and data-visualization skills, and solid project management abilities to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, transportation or a related area.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Vendor Sourcing Managers to execute procurement strategies for transportation services.
• Own and analyze key performance metrics for the transportation procurement portfolio.
• Conduct detailed invoice analysis and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Create and maintain procurement documentation and reporting dashboards.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data visualization

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business

Tools

Excel

TMS

Spend analysis tools

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Procurement & Strategy Manager I, Global Supply Chain Transportation Procurement – Tempe, AZ.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Procurement & Strategy Manager to join our Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Vendor Sourcing Managers to execute procurement strategies for transportation services.
• Own and analyze key performance metrics for the transportation procurement portfolio.
• Conduct detailed invoice analysis and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Create and maintain procurement documentation and reporting dashboards.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, transportation or a related area.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in transportation or logistics procurement.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS).
• Familiarity with procurement analytics and spend analysis tools.
• Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean).

Benefits

Base pay ranges from $48,300 to $103,400 per year, depending on market location. Compensation may also include equity, sign‑on payments, and other benefits such as medical, financial, and additional perks.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.