Strategic Sourcing Leader - Packaging & Global Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a procurement leader to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The role collaborates with multiple teams and suppliers to develop category strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across categories.

The ideal candidate has strong program management and supply chain experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of driving cost reductions while leading teams in a dynamic environment.

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 to achieve cost ownership targets and continuous improvement.
• Manage category suppliers to identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Drive Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk 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 management

Supply chain experience

Data-driven decision making

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a procurement leader to strategically source products and services for North America Customer Fulfillment Procurement. The role collaborates with multiple teams and suppliers to develop category strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across categories.

The ideal candidate has strong program management and supply chain experience, excellent communication skills, and a track record of driving cost reductions while leading teams in a dynamic environment.