Strategic Vendor Performance Lead – Maintenance Ops

Amazon; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Vendor Performance Manager to define the vision and drive the maintenance program across multiple vendors. This role involves interaction with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to optimize cost, inventory, and performance.

The position requires deep supply chain understanding, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to balance strategy with execution. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or project management experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience owning program strategy and end-to-end delivery; communicate results to senior leadership.
• Intermediate Excel skills (PivotTables, charts, lookups, data cleansing).
• 1+ years of vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define vision, roadmap, and drive program execution for maintenance vendors.
• Lead supplier negotiations and set performance expectations.
• Develop metrics and a reporting suite for program management.
• Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Finance to minimize inventory space and costs.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and streamline vendor processes.

Skills

Program management

Data-driven decisions

End-to-end delivery

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Vendor Performance Manager to define the vision and drive the maintenance program across multiple vendors. This role involves interaction with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to optimize cost, inventory, and performance.

The position requires deep supply chain understanding, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to balance strategy with execution. Up to 25% travel may be required.