Transportation Procurement PM, Global Supply Chain & Transportation Procurement

Amazon; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Transportation Procurement Program Manager to support carrier payments and shipment manifests across multiple modes. You will drive process improvements, partner with Controllership and shiptech, and deliver measurable reductions in discrepancies while expanding governance and SOPs.

Responsibilities include monitoring OM and payment data, presenting insights for WBRs & QBRs, and leading cross-functional collaboration with TFS, finance, and procurement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience.
• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own the OM program across modes — drive root cause analysis, design and implement process improvements, and deliver measurable reductions in OM volume.
• Own payment resolution outcomes by tracking and resolving carrier payment discrepancies and invoice disputes with Controllership and procurement buyers.
• Monitor and analyze OM and payment data, performance metrics, and trends for WBRs and QBRs and surface risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including TFS, Controllership, ShipTech, and carrier contacts to investigate and resolve manifest and payment discrepancies.
• Build and maintain mechanisms (metrics, escalation paths, review cadences) to proactively catch issues before they become systemic.
• Represent the OM/payment program in leadership reviews, articulating trade-offs and recommending investment decisions.
• Scope and prioritize across competing workstreams with incomplete information, defining the path forward for the team.
• Maintain governance frameworks, SOPs, and compliance controls supporting OM and payment resolution workflows.
• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives by identifying manual or repetitive activities and partnering with technical teams to design and implement streamlined processes.

Skills

Program management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables / VLOOKUPs)

SQL

Job description

Description

Amazon's transportation network is one of the largest and most complex in the world — and keeping it financially accurate at scale is no small feat. As a Transportation Procurement Program Manager on the Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) team, you will support the integrity of carrier payments and shipment manifests across multiple transportation modes. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in transportation operations, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with teams across finance, technology, and procurement to solve problems that directly impact Amazon's bottom line.

Description

Amazon's transportation network is one of the largest and most complex in the world — and keeping it financially accurate at scale is no small feat. As a Transportation Procurement Program Manager on the Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) team, you will support the integrity of carrier payments and shipment manifests across multiple transportation modes. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in transportation operations, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate with teams across finance, technology, and procurement to solve problems that directly impact Amazon's bottom line.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the OM program across modes — drive root cause analysis, design and implement process improvements, and deliver measurable reductions in OM volume.


• Own payment resolution outcomes by tracking and resolving carrier payment discrepancies and invoice disputes in coordination with Controllership and procurement buyers, ensuring timely closure and accurate financial reconciliation.


• Monitor and analyze OM and payment data, performance metrics, and trends — preparing inputs for Weekly Business Reviews (WBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and surfacing risks or anomalies to senior team members.


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Transportation Financial Systems (TFS), Controllership, ShipTech, and carrier contacts to investigate and resolve manifest and payment discrepancies.


• Build and maintain mechanisms (metrics, escalation paths, review cadences) that proactively catch issues before they become systemic.


• Represent the OM/payment program in leadership reviews, articulating trade-offs and recommending investment decisions.


• Scope and prioritize across competing workstreams with incomplete information, defining the path forward for the team.


• Maintain governance frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and compliance controls supporting OM and payment resolution workflows.


• Drive automation and efficiency initiatives by identifying manual or repetitive activities and partnering with technical teams to design and implement streamlined processes.

About The Team

Global Supply Chain and Transportation Procurement (GSCTP) is an organization within Amazon's Worldwide Operations that manages and procures service provider contracts across Amazon's global transportation network. We hold strategic relationships with major supply chain and transportation providers and focus on obtaining the best cost, quality, and capacity for our customers. Our charter is to deliver solutions to Amazon's business and operational challenges — finding and developing the next breakthrough in logistics.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of program or project management experience


• 3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience


• Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL


• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements


• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience


• 3+ years of driving process improvements experience


• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization


• Experience building processes, project management, and schedules


• 3+ years of supply chain experience


• Experience working cross functionally with tech teams

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Irvine - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 66,800.00 - 116,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 74,200.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon.com LLC

Job ID: A10486844